Harlan, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime
Updated: 2021-08-09
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Harlan, Iowa Info Snack

Population
4,845
Unemployment
3.0%
Poverty
9.2%
Median Home
$118,400
Median Income
$52,063
Median Rent
$595

Harlan SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
5
Affordability
9
Diversity
4
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
9.5

Harlan, IA Crime Report

16
Total Crimes
333.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
-86.53%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Harlan
/ 100k People
Iowa
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 16 333.6 2,000.2 2,476.7
Violent Crime 7 146.0 266.6 366.7
Murder 0 0.0 1.9 5.0
Robbery 0 0.0 27.4 81.6
Aggravated Assault 5 104.3 200.4 250.2
Property Crime 9 187.7 1,733.7 2,109.9
Burglary 2 41.7 371.1 340.5
Larceny 6 125.1 1,199.6 1,549.5
Car Theft 1 20.9 163.0 219.9

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Rankings for Harlan in Iowa

Map Of Harlan, IA

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Population over time in Harlan

Year Population % Change
2019 4,845 -0.8%
2018 4,883 -1.2%
2017 4,944 -1.3%
2016 5,008 -0.4%
2015 5,029 -0.4%
2014 5,047 -0.6%
2013 5,075 -0.5%
2012 5,098 -0.4%
2011 5,118 -0.4%
2010 5,140 -

Race / Ethnicity in Harlan

White
94.0% (4,556)
African American
1.8% (88)
American Indian
0.3% (14)
Asian
0.4% (20)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.7% (133)
Hispanic
0.7% (34)
Race Harlan IA USA
White 94.0% 85.7% 60.7%
African American 1.8% 3.6% 12.3%
American Indian 0.3% 0.3% 0.7%
Asian 0.4% 2.4% 5.5%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Two Or More 2.7% 1.8% 2.4%
Hispanic 0.7% 6.0% 18.0%

Gender in Harlan

Female
54.2% (2,628)
Male
45.8% (2,217)
Gender Harlan IA USA
Female 54.2% 50.4% 50.8%
Male 45.8% 49.6% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Harlan for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
5.0% (242)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (193)
High School / GED
35.0% (1,695)
Some College
22.0% (1,065)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (532)
Bachelor's Degree
18.0% (872)
Master's Degree
3.0% (145)
Professional Degree
1.0% (48)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (48)
Education Harlan IA USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 3.0% 6.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 35.0% 31.0% 27.0%
Some College 22.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 12.0% 8.0%
Bachelor's Degree 18.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 3.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Harlan, Iowa

Less than $10,000
6.9% (33,457)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.2% (24,987)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.7% (56,750)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.1% (58,444)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.7% (61,621)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.9% (81,949)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (60,986)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.7% (71,150)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.5% (17,152)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (17,999)
Income Harlan IA USA
Less than $10,000 6.9% 5.2% 6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.2% 4.1% 4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.7% 9.1% 8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.1% 9.4% 8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 13.3% 12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.9% 19.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 14.3% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.7% 15.3% 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.5% 5.3% 6.8%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 4.6% 7.7%

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