Harnett County, North Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 144,476 with a growth rate of 2.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harnett County, North Carolina is the 23rd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 115,757 and has seen a growth of 24.81% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 159,471 | 2,999 | 1.92% |
| 2028 | 156,472 | 2,999 | 1.95% |
| 2027 | 153,473 | 2,999 | 1.99% |
| 2026 | 150,474 | 2,999 | 2.03% |
| 2025 | 147,475 | 2,999 | 2.08% |
| 2024 | 144,476 | 2,999 | 2.12% |
| 2023 | 141,477 | 2,999 | 2.17% |
| 2022 | 138,478 | 2,892 | 2.13% |
| 2021 | 135,586 | 1,829 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 133,757 | -2,415 | -1.77% |
| 2019 | 136,172 | 1,523 | 1.13% |
| 2018 | 134,649 | 2,065 | 1.56% |
| 2017 | 132,584 | 1,762 | 1.35% |
| 2016 | 130,822 | 2,677 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 128,145 | 1,376 | 1.09% |
| 2014 | 126,769 | 1,676 | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 125,093 | 2,843 | 2.33% |
| 2012 | 122,250 | 3,049 | 2.56% |
| 2011 | 119,201 | 3,444 | 2.98% |
| 2010 | 115,757 | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 33.9% |
| 1920 | 28,313 | 6,139 | 27.69% |
| 1910 | 22,174 | 6,186 | 38.69% |
| 1900 | 15,988 | 2,288 | 16.7% |
| 1890 | 13,700 | 2,838 | 26.13% |
| 1880 | 10,862 | 1,967 | 22.11% |
| 1870 | 8,895 | 856 | 10.65% |
| 1860 | 8,039 | -151,432 | -94.96% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87,411 | 64.88% |
| Black or African American | 27,962 | 20.76% |
| Two or more races | 9,444 | 7.01% |
| Other race | 6,271 | 4.65% |
| Native American | 1,624 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 1,599 | 1.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 407 | 0.3% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 47,870 | 2.75 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 24,356 | 3.4 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Non Family | 15,165 | 1.24 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Female | 5,881 | 3.53 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 2,468 | 3.7 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,445 | 7.28% |
| Associates Degree | 11,354 | 12.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,404 | 15.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,745 | 7.62% |
| High School Graduate | 25,715 | 29.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,981 | 4.5% |
| Some College | 20,888 | 23.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56,985 | 51,926 | 14,205 |
| Black | 18,598 | 16,402 | 3,404 |
| Hispanic | 9,210 | 6,525 | 1,633 |
| 2+ Races | 4,067 | 3,500 | 921 |
| Other Race | 3,417 | 2,079 | 356 |
| Asian | 1,082 | 855 | 428 |
| Native American | 993 | 712 | 222 |
| Islander | 206 | 158 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,665 | $70,779 | $44,605 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,254 | $83,545 | $56,197 |
| High School Graduate | $33,491 | $39,909 | $24,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,272 | $31,958 | $21,832 |
| Overall | $43,168 | $51,926 | $35,547 |
| Some College | $43,093 | $54,392 | $34,501 |
$43,168
Average Earnings
$51,926
Average Male
$35,547
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.49% of Harnett County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 11.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78,623 | 9,942 | 12.65% |
| Black | 27,259 | 5,173 | 18.98% |
| Hispanic | 18,183 | 2,742 | 15.08% |
| Multiple | 9,271 | 1,251 | 13.49% |
| Other | 6,189 | 819 | 13.23% |
| Native | 1,570 | 358 | 22.8% |
| Asian | 1,593 | 268 | 16.82% |
14.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.95%
Male Poverty Rate
15.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harnett County, North Carolina is Native, with 22.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harnett County, North Carolina is White, with 12.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.01% |
| High School | 15.5% |
| Some College | 9.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.1% |
| Female Employed | 8.68% |
| Male Employed | 5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,039 | $91,264 |
| Households | $64,992 | $79,400 |
| Married Families | $89,134 | $104,470 |
| Non Families | $36,903 | $49,602 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
11,058
Number of Veterans
9,187
Male Veterans
1,871
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 4,736 |
| First Gulf War | 4,115 |
| Vietnam | 2,670 |
| Korea | 351 |
| World War II | 69 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 4,087 |
| 55 to 64 | 2,456 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,645 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,538 |
| 75+ | 1,332 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,445 | 11.62% |
| Black | 2,587 | 12.68% |
| Hispanic | 710 | 6.62% |
| 2+ Races | 616 | 13.44% |
| Other Race | 209 | 5.23% |
| Native American | 112 | 10.1% |
| Asian | 68 | 5.7% |
| Islander | 21 | 11.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.42%
Born in Harnett County, North Carolina
94.04%
Native Born
5.96%
Foreign Born
3.63%
Non Citizen
2.34%
Naturalized
94.04% of Harnett County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 55.42% having been born in North Carolina. 3.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.