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Harnett County

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Harnett County's estimated 2025 population is 147,475 with a growth rate of 2.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harnett County is the 23rd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 115,757 and has seen a growth of 27.4% since that time.

147,475
Total Population
248
Population Density (mi²)
23
Population Rank (State)
3K 2.08%
Annual Population Growth

Harnett County Population

Harnett County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Harnett County includes 62.95% White, 20.79% Black or African American, 5.87% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White85,93562.95%
Black or African American28,37720.79%
Two or more races10,6127.77%
Other race8,0165.87%
Native American1,6411.2%
Asian1,6161.18%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3060.22%

Harnett County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Harnett County's average per capita income is $45,506. Household income levels show a median of $69,012. The poverty rate stands at 14.54%.

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$94,644$111,902
Families$82,501$97,660
Households$69,012$84,184
Non Families$38,196$50,559

$45,506

Average Income

$69,012

Median Household Income

14.54%

Poverty Rate