Harlan County GIS Maps
Harlan County, Kentucky, has 26,831 residents and covers 465.8 square miles. The population declined 8.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Harlan County is 21095.
Cumberland is the county's largest population center. Harlan County also includes 25 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 20 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Harlan County Trends
- Population
- 26,831▾
- Median Home Value
- $73,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,210▾
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Harlan County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Harlan County Population
Harlan County had 26,831 residents in 2020. That was 8.4% lower than in 2010. Harlan County had 6,371 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 58 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Harlan, Evarts and Cumberland.
Population Trend in Harlan County KY
Harlan County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Harlan County Zip Codes
Harlan County has 25 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Harlan (40831), Evarts (40828) and Cumberland (40823). Harlan is the largest zip by population, with about 5,181 residents or 19% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 49% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Harlan County KY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40831 | Harlan | 5,181 | ▴ 0.6% |
| 40828 | Evarts | 4,304 | ▴ 8.5% |
| 40823 | Cumberland | 3,529 | ▾ -16.6% |
| 40873 | Wallins Creek | 2,242 | ▾ -6.2% |
| 40806 | Baxter | 2,215 | ▾ -11.4% |
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Harlan County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Harlan County Demographics
Harlan County has a median age of 41.2, which makes the county a little older than Kentucky overall. About 23.6% of residents are under 18, while 19.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 12.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Harlan County KY
Median Age
41.2
Under 18
23.6%
Age 65+
19.2%
Bachelor's+
12.7%
Harlan County School Districts
Harlan County is served by 2 public school districts with 4,210 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Harlan County KY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan County School District | 3,310 | 78.6% | ▾ -1.1% |
| Harlan Independent School District | 900 | 21.4% | ▾ -2.2% |
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Harlan County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Harlan County Housing & Real Estate
Harlan County has a median home value of $73,100 and a median gross rent of $651. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kentucky median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $148,000 and homes spent about 95 days on the market.
Harlan County Housing Mix
Harlan County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Harlan County Housing Trends
Harlan County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Harlan County, KY
Harlan County has 932 business listings across 273 categories. The largest categories in Harlan County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (50, 5.4%), Baptist Church (26, 2.8%), and River (26, 2.8%). The full Harlan County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Harlan County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Harlan County, KY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 50 | 5.4% |
| Baptist Church | 26 | 2.8% |
| River | 26 | 2.8% |
| Post Offices | 25 | 2.7% |
| Gas Stations | 20 | 2.1% |
| ATMs | 19 | 2.0% |
| Discount Store | 18 | 1.9% |
| Auto Repair | 18 | 1.9% |
| Beauty Salons | 16 | 1.7% |
| Convenience Stores | 15 | 1.6% |
Harlan County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Lydia's House | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Cumberland |
| Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Cumberland |
| Dayhoit, Kentucky | Accommodation | Wallins Creek |
| Gaw and Associates | Accountant | Baxter |
| Deaton Signs | Advertising Agency | Evarts |
| Tucker-Guthrie Memorial Airport | Airport | Baxter |
| Lifeguard EMS - Harlan Station | Ambulance And Ems Services | Harlan |
| Grannys Lunchbox | American Restaurants | Baxter |
| Resale 101 | Antique Store | Harlan |
| Eastbrook Place, LLC. | Apartments | Harlan |
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Harlan County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Harlan County Basemaps
Harlan County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Harlan County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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