U.S. County · Profile

Harnett County

141.5KTotal Population
235Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+55.51%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Harnett County has a population of 141,477 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Harnett County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):13.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White64.9%91,819
Black or African American20.8%29,427
Hispanic or Latino13.7%19,382
Two or More Races7.0%9,903
Some Other Race4.7%6,649
American Indian/Alaska Native1.2%1,698
Asian1.2%1,698
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.3%424

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Harnett County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$64,992
12.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$29,678
22.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.4%
25.2% above national average
Median Age
35.2 years

Income & Poverty

$64,992Median Household Income
$29,678Per Capita Income
14.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$64,992$79,400
Families$78,039$91,264
Married-couple Families$78,039$87,404
Nonfamily Households$36,903$39,855

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Harnett County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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