Harnett County's estimated 2026 population is 154,704 with a growth rate of 2.86% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harnett County is the 21st largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 115,757 and has seen a growth of 33.65% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (62.95%)
Black or African American (20.79%)
Two or more races (7.77%)
Other race (5.87%)
Native American (1.2%)
Asian (1.18%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.22%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85,935 | 62.95% |
| Black or African American | 28,377 | 20.79% |
| Two or more races | 10,612 | 7.77% |
| Other race | 8,016 | 5.87% |
| Native American | 1,641 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1,616 | 1.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 306 | 0.22% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
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 |
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