Harlem Population

2011–2026

3,140

2026 projection

16.1% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Harlem. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,140+300.96%
20253,110+600.98%
20233,050+47418.40%
20222,576+652.59%
20212,511-1947.17%
20202,705+32813.80%
20192,377-652.66%
20182,442-1224.76%
20172,564+33314.93%
20162,231-1164.94%

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Harlem Demographics

29.8median age

Median age

Female37.7 yrs
Male22.5 yrs

Adults

1,571
392 seniors · 25%1,179 other adults

Sex

Female 69.8% · 1,690Male 30.2% · 730

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 24 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Harlem Income

$46,038median household income

Median household income

$46,038

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,426

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.7%

About 1 in 15 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Harlem Marital Status

34% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married34%42%31%
Never married41%50%37%
Divorced12%3%16%
Widowed12%5%14%
Separated2%0%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201