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Harlan city, Iowa

Official LSAD Designation: Harlan city • Census GEOID: 1934500 • Shelby County

Demographics & Population Profile

Population and demographics for Harlan city.

Demographic Variable Estimate / Count Margin of Error Period Source
Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) 4,859 — 2025 Census
Median Age 44.6 yrs ±4.2 2020-2024 Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Total Households 2,017 ±133 2020-2024 Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).