Harlan County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Harlan County, Kentucky
Harlan County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
25,772
Median Age
40.9
Male Median
39.8
Female Median
42.6
Harlan County, Kentucky Population Growth
Harlan County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -13.2%%.
-13.2%% Growth
Harlan County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Harlan County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.9 | 25,772 |
| 2023 | 41.2 | 26,185 |
| 2022 | 41.2 | 26,589 |
| 2021 | 41.0 | 26,921 |
| 2020 | 41.3 | 26,307 |
| 2019 | 41.3 | 26,699 |
| 2018 | 41.2 | 27,134 |
| 2017 | 41.4 | 27,548 |
| 2016 | 41.2 | 28,031 |
| 2015 | 41.0 | 28,400 |
| 2014 | 40.9 | 28,744 |
| 2013 | 40.8 | 29,012 |
| 2012 | 40.6 | 29,210 |
| 2011 | 40.7 | 29,479 |
| 2010 | 40.6 | 29,688 |
Harlan County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.9% |
| 5–17 | 17.8% |
| 18–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–54 | 24.5% |
| 55–64 | 13.7% |
| 65+ | 19.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Harlan County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 76.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 34.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Harlan County, Kentucky
The median age in Harlan County, Kentucky is 40.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Harlan County, Kentucky is 25,772.
In Harlan County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Harlan County, Kentucky has remained stable.