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Harlan city, KY

ZIP 40806 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 40806

40806 has a population of 1,827 with a median age of 48.1 yrs (48.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.9%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
3.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.6%-6% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.9%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
15.5%-5% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.1%+9% vs US avg
x
High school
35.5%+35% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.5%-48% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.9%+8% vs US avg
x
Never married
21.4%-37% vs US avg
x
Divorced
20.4%+98% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.3%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.4%+42% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
12.8%+114% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.6%+69% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 40806

Poverty Rate
16.4%+42% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.8%+114% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
9.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.6%+69% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.1%-49% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,827
Median age48.1
Poverty rate16.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.9%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%