CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 702
North Carolina · Harnett County · 3,042 residents · 11.131 sq mi
Notable rankings
#44lowest low rent in NC#1300 US$574#181lowest low broadband in NC76.5%#260lowest low income in NC$42,625#485highest high poverty in NC21.7%TRACT SHAPE · Harnett County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 702 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $175,000. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Harnett County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,042
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,052 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
273 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 274 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
−3%since 2020
from 43.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,625
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $28,403 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,046
+20%since 2020
from $21,634 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.487 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.4%
Retail trade14.4%
Other services5.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
Public administration5.4%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Construction2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$175,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $101,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $671 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+15%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic45%(1,373)
Black50.7%(1,547)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(116)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(16)
Diversity Score67.4%(2,057)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(1,468)
Black41.4%(1,259)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(206)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(109)
Diversity Score73.7%(2,243)
Diversity Score
74
+9%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.0 min
−13%since 2020
from 27.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.1%
−15.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
Female
59.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
Foreign born
5.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,042 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $42,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $175,000, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 21.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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