Harlan, KY Employment

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32%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
53%
Household income NAT. AVG.
23%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$20,322$24,802$29,829
Median household income$26,118$44,811$55,322
Median income owner occupied$52,857$56,922$70,586
Median income renter occupied$14,706$26,529$35,192
Median earnings male$33,750$32,723$36,919
Median earnings female$23,036$23,082$26,250
Unemployment rate5.7%4.5%4.7%
Poverty level42.5%18.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Harlan is 32% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Harlan is 53% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Harlan is 23% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Harlan is 181% higher than the national average

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      $17,410 $26,118 $52,236
      City
      $29,871 $44,811 $89,622
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Harlan median earnings by income bracket

      Harlan employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry11.9%11.9%
      Manufacturing sector4.5%4.5%
      Financial & insurance services1.0%1.0%
      Wholesale & retail services10.4%10.4%
      Public administration3.0%3.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.5%7.5%
      Education, health & social services20.9%20.9%
      Other40.8%40.8%

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      Ages, KY365$26,08852.8%
      Harlan, KY1,411$26,11852.8%

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      Harlan, KY1,411$26,11852.8%
      Source: The Harlan, KY employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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