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Harnett County, North Carolina Population 2021
Harnett County, North Carolina's estimated population is 139,256 with a growth rate of 1.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harnett County, North Carolina is the 24th largest county inNorth Carolina. The 2010 Population was 115,753 and has seen a growth of 20.30% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 139,256 | 1,640 | 1.19% |
| 2020 | 137,616 | 1,640 | 1.21% |
| 2019 | 135,976 | 1,640 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 134,336 | 1,941 | 1.47% |
| 2017 | 132,395 | 1,721 | 1.32% |
| 2016 | 130,674 | 2,640 | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 128,034 | 1,349 | 1.06% |
| 2014 | 126,685 | 1,657 | 1.33% |
| 2013 | 125,028 | 2,824 | 2.31% |
| 2012 | 122,204 | 3,026 | 2.54% |
| 2011 | 119,178 | 3,425 | 2.96% |
| 2010 | 115,753 | 47,931 | 70.67% |
| 1990 | 67,822 | 8,252 | 13.85% |
| 1980 | 59,570 | 9,903 | 19.94% |
| 1970 | 49,667 | 1,431 | 2.97% |
| 1960 | 48,236 | 631 | 1.33% |
| 1950 | 47,605 | 3,366 | 7.61% |
| 1940 | 44,239 | 6,328 | 16.69% |
| 1930 | 37,911 | 9,598 | 33.90% |
| 1920 | 28,313 | 6,139 | 27.69% |
| 1910 | 22,174 | 6,186 | 38.69% |
| 1900 | 15,988 | 2,288 | 16.70% |
| 1890 | 13,700 | 2,838 | 26.13% |
| 1880 | 10,862 | 1,967 | 22.11% |
| 1870 | 8,895 | 856 | 10.65% |
| 1860 | 8,039 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.19% (1,640)
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State
Founded
1855
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
115,753
Growth Since 2010
20.30% (23,503)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88,760 | 67.10% |
| Black or African American | 27,536 | 20.82% |
| Some Other Race | 7,982 | 6.03% |
| Two or More Races | 4,875 | 3.69% |
| Asian | 1,490 | 1.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,278 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 362 | 0.27% |
Harnett County, North Carolina Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 45,416 | 2.84 | 65.4 |
| Married | 23,864 | 3.4 | 75.2 |
| Non Family | 13,600 | 1.24 | 57.6 |
| Female | 6,049 | 3.93 | 47.5 |
| Male | 1,903 | 3.73 | 54.1 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,558 | 4.16% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,162 | 8.37% |
| High School Graduate | 25,577 | 29.89% |
| Some College | 20,998 | 24.54% |
| Associates Degree | 9,562 | 11.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,581 | 14.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,121 | 7.15% |
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Harnett County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56,202 | 50,891 | 13,324 |
| Black | 17,787 | 15,351 | 3,130 |
| Hispanic | 8,300 | 5,747 | 1,317 |
| Other Race | 3,893 | 2,354 | 258 |
| 2+ Races | 1,607 | 1,489 | 473 |
| Asian | 1,048 | 918 | 536 |
| Native American | 884 | 735 | 164 |
| Islander | 167 | 115 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 92.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.15%.
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$36,271
Average Earnings
$43,514
Average Male
$27,341
Average Female
Harnett County, North Carolina Language by Age
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Harnett County, North Carolina Language
89.21% of Harnett County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 10.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.67% of the population.
Harnett County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78,883 | 9,268 | 11.75% |
| Black | 26,775 | 6,470 | 24.16% |
| Hispanic | 16,506 | 3,597 | 21.79% |
| Other | 7,819 | 1,677 | 21.45% |
| Multiple | 4,748 | 863 | 18.18% |
| Native | 1,179 | 292 | 24.77% |
| Asian | 1,462 | 230 | 15.73% |
15.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.71%
Male Poverty Rate
17.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Harnett County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harnett County, North Carolina is Native, with 24.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harnett County, North Carolina is White, with 11.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.12%.
Harnett County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Harnett County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
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Harnett County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Harnett County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,997 | 14.04% |
| Black | 3,114 | 15.38% |
| Hispanic | 1,170 | 12.13% |
| Other Race | 371 | 7.92% |
| 2+ Races | 311 | 19.01% |
| Native American | 139 | 13.98% |
| Islander | 94 | 57.32% |
| Asian | 93 | 8.07% |
Harnett County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
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5.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
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60.4%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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54.32%
Born in Harnett County, North Carolina
93.84%
Native Born
6.16%
Foreign Born
3.82%
Non Citizen
2.34%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.84% of Harnett County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 54.32% having been born in North Carolina. 3.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990