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Harlan, IA


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Harlan, Iowa

Harlan, Iowa, in Shelby county, is 38 miles NE of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 41 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is located in the Omaha metropolitan area. Harlan has a population of 5,282.

The People and Families of Harlan

In Harlan, about 63% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Harlan if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harlan had a median family income of $45,888. In Harlan, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Harlan.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Harlan gave more campaign money ($752) to Ralph Nader than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Independent party than any of the others.

Harlan Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Harlan.

Commuting

In Harlan, 88% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Harlan, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

Of Note

High Points

Harlan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHarlan Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Harlan Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Harlan Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Harlan, IA

Comparing Harlan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens107
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men45
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes74
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime75

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