Harlan County, Kentucky
Harlan County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Harlan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,278 and a population density of 24 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,566 inhabitants. Its county seat is Harlan. The county was created 207 years ago in 1819.
County Snapshot
Harlan County at a glance
Harlan County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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Kentucky counties
120
Open related pagesLargest city
CumberlandPopulation 1,854
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Harlan County
| Population | 25,566 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Harlan County |
| Area | 1212 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.8570,-83.2180 |
| Named for | Silas Harlan |
| Altitude | 2,070 feet / 631 meters |
| Capital | Harlan |
| Establishment | January 28, 1819 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 09:30:22 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -14.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Harlan County is located at 36°51'25"N 83°13'5"W (36.8569700, -83.2179500). It has 5 neighbors: Bell County, Leslie County, Letcher County, Perry County and Lee County.
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The largest city of Harlan County is Cumberland with a population of 1,854. Other cities include, Harlan population 1,471, Evarts population 792, Lynch population 630 and Loyall population 585. See all Harlan County cities & populated places.
Harlan County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harlan County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 1,854 | City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States |
| Harlan | 1,471 | City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States |
| Evarts | 792 | City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Lynch | 630 | Human settlement in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Loyall | 585 | City in Kentucky |
| Benham | 417 | Human settlement in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Harlan County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Harlan County decreased by 14.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,278 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,129 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,681 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,489 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,014 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,506 | -1.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,996 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,676 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,309 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,010 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,566 | -1.74% | estimation process |
People born in Harlan County (5)
People born in Harlan County, including United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Carl H. Dodd, character Raylan Givens, country music songwriter Jerry Chesnut, .
More notable people
- Kenneth R. Shadrick (US Army soldier) he was born in 04/08/1931
- William Creech, Sr. (American philanthropist) he was born in 01/01/1845
Other places with the same name (1)
- Harlan County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 3,311 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
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