How long is the commute from Harlan, KY?
Workers who live in Harlan, KY take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
4.7% work from home.
14.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±6.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Households without a car
- 14.9%
How people in Harlan get to work
| Means of transportation | Harlan | Harlan County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.2% (±9.0 points) | 76.8% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.2% (±8.6 points) | 14.9% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.7% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±2.9 points) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.7% (±3.4 points) | 5.8% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Harlan, the average commute is not measurably different from Harlan County (23.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Harlan, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Harlan County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Harlan County, Harlan ranks 3 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 244 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Harlan
| Vehicles available | Harlan | Harlan County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.9% (±7.2 points) | 8.1% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.8% (±8.8 points) | 31.8% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.6% (±7.3 points) | 36.6% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.7% (±5.5 points) | 23.5% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Harlan, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Harlan County (8.1%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Harlan
| Harlan | Harlan County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.7% (±3.4 points) | 5.8% (±2.3 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±5.1 points) | 88.6% (±2.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.9% (±6.5 points) | 84.2% (±2.6 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Harlan, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Harlan County (84.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (88.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Harlan
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan | — | 21.7 minutes (±6.3) | — |
| Loyall | 1.8 mi | 21.1 minutes (±10.8) | Not measurably different |
| Evarts | 7.2 mi | 15.6 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Jonesville | 16 mi | 23.3 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pennington Gap | 17 mi | 31.3 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Cumberland | 21 mi | 23.8 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sneedville | 22 mi | 29.6 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hyden | 22 mi | 17.7 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Benham | 22 mi | 14.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pennington Gap, VA (31.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Harlan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynch | 32.9 minutes (±10.1) |
| 2 | Cumberland | 23.8 minutes (±7.6) |
| 3 | Harlan | 21.7 minutes (±6.3) |
| 4 | Loyall | 21.1 minutes (±10.8) |
| 5 | Evarts | 15.6 minutes (±6.4) |
| 6 | Benham | 14.4 minutes (±4.6) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Harlan
How long is the average commute in Harlan?
Workers who live in Harlan, KY take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Harlan without a car?
14.9% of households in Harlan have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Harlan?
4.7% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Harlan worked from home, and 85.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harlan city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harlan city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harlan city, Kentucky
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Harlan city, Kentucky (place:34732, in state:21).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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