Demographics & People — Harlan, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,896 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,900 |
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| Median Age | 44.6 |
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| Total Households | 2,115 |
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| Family Households | 1,166 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0814 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,496 |
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| Black or African American | 46 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 152 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,826 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,743 |
| Irish | 578 |
| English | 536 |
| Other groups | 393 |
| Danish | 239 |
| American | 132 |
| Italian | 117 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 103 |
| Norwegian | 94 |
Language
| English Only | 4,490 |
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| Spanish | 112 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,602 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 444 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,038 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 13.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Harlan, Iowa.
