Statistics for Harlan County
Latest official figures for Harlan County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 24,725 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 40.9 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 263 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 462 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 10.57 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 18.57 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 5.9 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 29.4 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 41,693 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 759.8 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | -0.1 % | 2024 |