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Lillington

County:
Harnett County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.124

Lillington is a town located in Harnett County, North Carolina. Lillington has a 2026 population of 4,866. It is also the county seat of Harnett County. Lillington is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 1.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,811 in 2020.

The median household income in Lillington is $81,760 with a poverty rate of 4.87%. The median age in Lillington is 37.2 years: 37.2 years for males, and 37.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 135.7 males.

4.9K
Total Population
599
Density (mi²)
9 0.19%
Growth

Lillington Population

Lillington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,86690.19%
20254,85790.19%
20244,848841.76%
20234,7641533.32%
20224,6111152.56%
20214,496-315-6.55%
20204,811-34-0.7%
20193,666340.94%
20183,632531.48%
20173,579250.7%
20163,5541223.55%
20153,43290.26%
20143,423270.8%
20133,396631.89%
20123,333561.71%
20113,277832.6%
20103,209200.63%
20002,91500%

Median Age

Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 37.2 years
Male: 37.2 years

Lillington Adults

There are 3,663 adults, (681 of whom are seniors) in Lillington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,998 (42.4%)
Male: 2,711 (57.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lillington includes 51.05% White, 29.37% Black or African American, 6.75% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,40451.05%
Black or African American1,38329.37%
Two or more races50910.81%
Other race3186.75%
Asian611.3%
Native American300.64%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander40.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race3156.69%
Two or more races2896.14%
White1202.55%
Black or African American180.38%
Native American90.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,28448.5%
Black or African American1,36528.99%
Two or more races2204.67%
Asian611.3%
Native American210.45%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander40.08%
Other race30.06%

Lillington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lillington 's average per capita income is $50,655. Household income levels show a median of $81,760. The poverty rate stands at 4.87%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$91,667-
Families$86,483$97,543
Households$81,760$91,149
Non Families$54,769$71,942

$50,655

Average Income

$81,760

Median Household Income

4.87%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)