Harlan, IN Demographics

A map of Harlan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,234	1,474	98.4%	93.5%
Native American/Other	12	4	1.0%	0.3%
Hispanic	8	43	0.6%	2.7%
Black	0	13	0.0%	0.8%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.3%
Multiracial	0	39	0.0%	2.5%

Harlan, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,254, a large decrease from the 1,577 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.4% White, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harlan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harlan has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Harlan, that probability was 12.5% in 2020 and 3.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harlan is ranked the 307th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Harlan was ranked the 263rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harlan's White Population

1,234 residents of Harlan, or 98.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harlan is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Harlan ranks 216th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlan's White population has declined by an estimated 16.3%. White residents' share of Harlan's population has increased from 93.5% to 98.4%.

Harlan is more White than neighboring Grabill (90.3% White), Leo-Cedarville (97.2% White), Woodburn (87% White), St. Joe (94.9% White), and New Haven (83.6% White).

Harlan's Black Population

0 residents of Harlan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harlan is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Harlan ranks 226th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlan's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Harlan's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Harlan is less Black than neighboring Woodburn (0.2% Black), and New Haven (4.2% Black).

Harlan's Asian Population

0 residents of Harlan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harlan is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Harlan ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Harlan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Harlan is less Asian than neighboring Woodburn (0.8% Asian), and New Haven (1.9% Asian).

Harlan's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Harlan, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harlan is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Harlan ranks 345th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 81.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Harlan's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.6%.

Harlan is less Hispanic than neighboring Grabill (8.1% Hispanic), Leo-Cedarville (1.4% Hispanic), Woodburn (2.9% Hispanic), St. Joe (3.4% Hispanic), and New Haven (5.6% Hispanic).

Harlan's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Harlan, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harlan is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Harlan ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harlan's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.0%.

Harlan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grabill (0.3% Native American/Other), Leo-Cedarville (0.3% Native American/Other), St. Joe (0.5% Native American/Other), and New Haven (0.1% Native American/Other). Harlan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodburn (5.7% Native American/Other).

Harlan's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Harlan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harlan is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Harlan ranks 527th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Harlan's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.0%.

Harlan is less Multiracial than neighboring Grabill (1.3% Multiracial), Leo-Cedarville (1.1% Multiracial), Woodburn (3.5% Multiracial), St. Joe (1.2% Multiracial), and New Haven (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.