Harnett County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 139,150 | — | #480 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,287 | -5.1% | #1,106 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.6 years | -8.5% | #2,921 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $246,200 | -12.7% | #921 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,112 | -4.4% | #690 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | +9.1% | #1,693 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Harnett County has a population of 139,150, making it the #480 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.6 years, which is 8.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Harnett County is $71,287, ranking #1,106 out of 3,222 counties — 5.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.7% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Harnett County is $246,200 (-12.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,112/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.0%.
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90.3% of residents in Harnett County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% below the national rate.
About Harnett County, North Carolina
Harnett County, North Carolina has a total population of 139,150, making it the 480th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Harnett County is 35.6 years, which is 8.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Harnett County is $71,287, which ranks #1,106 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Harnett County is $246,200, 12.7% below the national median. Renters in Harnett County pay a median gross rent of $1,112 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Harnett County, 24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.6 min.
Harnett County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (19.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.1%).
All data for Harnett County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.