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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Harnett County

North Carolina · 133,568 residents · 595.066 sq mi
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Harnett County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,565. Population has grown 47% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133,568
+47%since 2000
from 91,025 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
224 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+8%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
61K82K103K125K146K1990201020202024Harnett County
2024139K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,565
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,105 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,693
+47%since 2000
from $16,775 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+28%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(62,708)
Black22.4%(20,371)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(5,336)
Asian0.6%(573)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(50,904)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(77,876)
Black20%(26,769)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(18,899)
Asian1.1%(1,408)
Other4.2%(5,581)
Diversity Score72.4%(96,688)
Segregation Score17%(22,769)
Diversity Score
72
+29%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harnett County, North Carolina?

Harnett County, North Carolina has about 133,568 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harnett County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Harnett County, North Carolina earns about $54,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harnett County, North Carolina expensive?

In Harnett County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $160,700, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Harnett County, North Carolina?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Harnett County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harnett County, North Carolina?

About 15.8% of people in Harnett County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harnett County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Harnett County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65,746 residents, a change of about 97 percent over that period.

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28 census tracts (top 20 by population)
Census Tract 713.03Census Tract 714.02Census Tract 712.04Census Tract 713.02Census Tract 704.02Census Tract 705Census Tract 708.02Census Tract 711.02Census Tract 707Census Tract 714.01Census Tract 706Census Tract 709.04Census Tract 703Census Tract 710.03Census Tract 712.02Census Tract 701Census Tract 713.01Census Tract 710.02Census Tract 704.01Census Tract 709.01
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 27526ZIP 28326ZIP 27501ZIP 28390ZIP 27546ZIP 27505ZIP 28339ZIP 27521ZIP 28323ZIP 27506ZIP 28368
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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