Harlan County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Harlan County, Nebraska
Harlan County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
2,847
Median Age
47.3
Male Median
46.2
Female Median
52.3
Harlan County, Nebraska Population Growth

Harlan County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -17.7%%.
-17.7%% Growth
Harlan County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Harlan County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.3 | 2,847 |
| 2023 | 47.1 | 3,006 |
| 2022 | 47.5 | 3,094 |
| 2021 | 46.0 | 3,216 |
| 2020 | 46.3 | 3,380 |
| 2019 | 45.3 | 3,415 |
| 2018 | 47.9 | 3,438 |
| 2017 | 49.5 | 3,469 |
| 2016 | 49.8 | 3,465 |
| 2015 | 49.5 | 3,458 |
| 2014 | 49.7 | 3,462 |
| 2013 | 50.0 | 3,445 |
| 2012 | 49.9 | 3,419 |
| 2011 | 48.3 | 3,439 |
| 2010 | 48.0 | 3,460 |
Harlan County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 16.1% |
| 18–24 | 6.3% |
| 25–34 | 7.7% |
| 35–54 | 20.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65+ | 28.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Harlan County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 101.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 44.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 57.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Harlan County, Nebraska
The median age in Harlan County, Nebraska is 47.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Harlan County, Nebraska is 2,847.
In Harlan County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 28.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Harlan County, Nebraska has remained stable.