Harlem Population

1880–2026

4,357

2026 projection

20.7% 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.
20264,357+1182.78%
20254,239+1563.82%
20244,083+922.31%
20233,991+360.91%
20223,955+1002.59%
20213,855+2466.82%
20203,609+2266.68%
20193,383+1123.42%
20183,271+1233.91%
20173,148+1464.86%

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Harlem Demographics

34.4median age

Median age

Female32.6 yrs
Male36.3 yrs

Adults

2,823
608 seniors · 22%2,215 other adults

Sex

Female 58.9% · 2,288Male 41.1% · 1,597

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 39 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

$46,197median household income

Median household income

$46,197

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,998

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.8%

About 1 in 9 residents

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

Harlem Marital Status

38% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married38%43%34%
Never married27%27%27%
Divorced22%22%22%
Widowed13%7%18%
Separated1%2%<1%

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