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Kentucky Secretary of State
Michael G. Adams

Harlan, Kentucky

     

Class (effective Jan 1, 2015)Home Rule
Class (ending Dec 31, 2014)4
StatusActive
Incorporated1884-04-15
CountyHarlan
Area Development DistrictCumberland Valley Area Development District
County SeatYes
Form of GovernmentMayor - Council
Type of Election (City officials)Non-Partisan
City Waives Primary Election (City officials)Yes
Time ZoneEastern

Interactive Map (Division of Geographic Information/COT)
Notes: Incorporated as Mt. Pleasant after the Indian mound upon which three of the county courthouses were built. Post office was later named Harlan Courthouse. Name changed to Harlan on March 13, 1912.

County Links

MayorDaniel Howard
Meeting Times2nd Mon 7:00pm
Office HoursMon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Eastern Time

For more information about Harlan contact the Department for Local Government

Population Estimates

2022: 1,8852021: 1,9302020: 1,9802019: 1,5042018: 1,526
2017: 1,5522016: 1,5732015: 1,6072014: 1,6402013: 1,676
2012: 1,6942011: 1,7282010: 1,7391998: 2,3411997: 2,379
1996: 2,4251995: 2,4951994: 2,5261993: 2,5701992: 2,608
1991: 2,6481990: 2,686

U.S. Decennial Census

2010: 1,7452000: 2,0811990: 2,6861980: 3,0241970: 3,318

Current Filings (KRS 81.045 to present date)
Search Results: 19

Date FiledTypeOrdinanceMap StatusNotes
2021-06-25Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF)		2020-5.1MAPPABLERestates the location of Annexation Ordinance 110.09.
2021-06-25Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		110.11MAPPABLENunez Tract located at the intersection of the east right-of-way of the US Bypass: 0.2124 acres (adjusted).
2021-06-25Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF)		2020-5.3MAPPABLERestates the location of Annexation Ordinance 110.11.
2021-06-25Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		110.50MAPPABLEKnown as the Holly Point Annexation along Gilbert Hollow Road. Three tracts combined into one 15.430 acre parcel.
2021-06-25Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF)		2020-5.5MAPPABLERestates the location of Annexation Ordinance 110.50.
2021-06-25Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		110.09MAPPABLERemainder of Woodland Hills Subdivision at the center of the ridge between the right and left forks of Dave Smith Branch of Martin's Fork of Cumberland River: 47.628 acres.
2021-06-25Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		110.80MAPPABLETimbercrest Annexation located along the east right-of-way of Skidmore Drive: 15.079 acres.
2021-06-25Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF)		2020-5.4MAPPABLERestates the location of Annexation Ordinance 110.80.
2020-05-21Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2019: 1,504
2019-05-23Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2018: 1,531
2018-05-24Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2017: 1,551
2016-05-19Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2015: 1,639
2015-05-21Population (2010) Population Total per 2010 U.S. Decennial Census: 1,745
2014-11-21Declaration
(TIFF) (PDF)		pursuant to HB 331 (2014)Acknowledgment of Reclassification (Home Rule), Statement of Form of Government (Mayor-Council), Name of City, & Year of Incorporation
2011-10-11Appointment of County Clerk (interim) Filed by Harlan County Judge Executive Joseph A. Grieshop
2004-10-11Governor's AppointmentExecutive Order #2004-1125Magistrate for the 2nd District
2001-10-12AnnexationWoodland HillsMAPPABLE 
1992-11-20Resignation City Council Member
1981-07-01KRS 81.045 Filing
(TIFF) (PDF)		 MAPPABLE