Harlan is located in Shelby County, Iowa. Harlan has a 2025 population of 252 . It is also the county seat of Shelby County . Harlan is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.
The average household income in Harlan is $91,568 with a poverty rate of 2.78%. The median age in Harlan is 53.7 years: 53.9 years for males, and 53.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 76.2 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Harlan includes 98.81% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.
White (98.81%)
Two or more races (1.19%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 249 | 98.81% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 1.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Harlan's average per capita income is $54,250. Household income levels show a median of $77,031. The poverty rate stands at 2.78%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,125 | - |
| Families | $115,833 | $104,907 |
| Households | $77,031 | $91,568 |
| Non Families | $63,750 | $54,561 |
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