Harnett County Summary

Life in Harnett County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Harnett County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Harnett County:

  • The population in Harnett County is 134,718.

  • The median home value in Harnett County is $278,305.

  • The median income in Harnett County is $64,992.

  • The median rent in Harnett County is $1,022.

  • The unemployment rate in Harnett County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Harnett County is 14.4%.

  • The average high in Harnett County is 77.7° and there are 117.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Harnett County

List Of Cities & Towns in Harnett County

Dunn, NC Population 8,549

Angier, NC Population 5,348

Erwin, NC Population 4,606

Lillington, NC Population 4,566

Benson, NC Population 4,004

Buies Creek, NC Population 3,589

Coats, NC Population 2,324

Broadway, NC Population 1,415

Bunnlevel, NC Population 1,011

Mamers, NC Population 668

Map Of Harnett County

Harnett County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Harnett County is 77.7°.

  • There are 87.75 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 117.7 inches of rain each year with 1.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:20 hours of sun each day in Harnett County.

StatHarnett County
Mean High77.7
Nice Days87.75
Rainfall117.7
Snowfall1.5
Sunny_hours5:20
77.7°
Average High
117.7
Inches of Rain

Harnett County Photos

Main Street In Benson
Source: Wikipedia User Gerry D | CC BY-SA 4.0
Main Street In Coats North Carolina
Source: Wikipedia User Gerry Dincher from Hope M | CC BY-SA 2.0
Dunn North Carolina
Source: Wikipedia User Gerry Dincher from Hope M | CC BY-SA 2.0
Erwinc Nc
Source: Wikipedia User Dincher | CC BY-SA 3.0
Lillingtonc Nc
Source: Wikipedia User Dincher | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Flickr User Mangrove Mike | CC BY 2.0

Harnett County Demographics

Population over time in Harnett County

The current population in Harnett County is 134,718. The population has increased 0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 133,074 -0.9%
2021 134,328 1.5%
2020 132,283 -

Gender in Harnett County

  • Harnett County is 50.2% female with 67,603 female residents.

  • Harnett County is 49.8% male with 67,115 male residents.

Female
50.2% (67,603)
Male
49.8% (67,115)
Gender Harnett County NC USA
Female 50.2% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Harnett County

Harnett County is:

  • 60.0% White with 80,833 White residents.

  • 20.2% African American with 27,273 African American residents.

  • 0.7% American Indian with 914 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 1,409 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 233 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 248 Other residents.

  • 4.0% Two Or More with 5,331 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.7% Hispanic with 18,477 Hispanic residents.

White
60.0% (80,833)
African American
20.2% (27,273)
American Indian
0.7% (914)
Asian
1.0% (1,409)
Hawaiian
0.2% (233)
Other
0.2% (248)
Two Or More
4.0% (5,331)
Hispanic
13.7% (18,477)

Table: Harnett County By Race

Race Harnett County NC USA
White 60.0% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 20.2% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.7% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.0% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 13.7% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Harnett County, North Carolina

  • 5.3% of households in Harnett County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Harnett County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Harnett County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Harnett County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Harnett County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Harnett County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Harnett County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Harnett County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Harnett County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Harnett County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.3% (7,139)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (5,878)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.0% (12,106)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.3% (11,150)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.4% (16,741)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.5% (23,628)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.0% (21,540)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.2% (21,872)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.4% (8,653)
$200,000 or more
4.5% (6,005)
Income Harnett County NC USA
Less than $10,000 5.3% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.0% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.3% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.4% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.0% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.2% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.4% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.5% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Harnett County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Harnett County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Harnett County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Harnett County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Harnett County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Harnett County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Harnett County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Harnett County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Harnett County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Harnett County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (5,388)
9-12th Grade
7% (9,430)
High School / GED
28% (39,068)
Some College
24% (32,332)
Associate's Degree
13% (17,513)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (20,207)
Master's Degree
6% (8,083)
Professional Degree
1% (1,347)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,347)
Education Harnett County NC USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 28% 25% 26%
Some College 24% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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