2023 ACS Census Data · Population 3,006
Harlan County is a small rural county in Nebraska with a population of 3,006. The median household income is $70,536, 8% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.2%, median home value is $147,200, and 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
3,006
2023 estimate
Rank #3034 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$70,536
Household
Rank #1014 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$147,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2051 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
24.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #1273 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
5% above Nebraska avg·8% above national avg
Poverty Rate
28% above Nebraska avg·52% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% below Nebraska avg·7% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$39,947
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
4% below Nebraska avg·30% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
10% below Nebraska avg·24% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
15% above Nebraska avg·16% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% below Nebraska avg·10% above national avg
Housing Units
1,890
Households
1,200
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,326
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
79.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
2% below Nebraska avg·0% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% below Nebraska avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.2%
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