Harnett County, NC

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2022 Population

134,718

1.24% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

35.2

0.86% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

14.4%

3.79% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$64,992

8.91% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$195,900

18.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

54,157

0.939% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Harnett County, NC had a population of 135k people with a median age of 35.2 and a median household income of $64,992. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Harnett County, NC grew from 133,074 to 134,718, a 1.24% increase and its median household income grew from $59,676 to $64,992, a 8.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Harnett County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (60%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.2%), White (Hispanic) (4.88%), Other (Hispanic) (4.47%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.96%).

None of the households in Harnett County, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.4% of the residents in Harnett County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Harnett County, NC are Campbell University (1,668 degrees awarded in 2022) and Heritage Bible College (198677) (11 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Harnett County, NC was $195,900, and the homeownership rate was 68.4%.

Most people in Harnett County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Harnett County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Harnett County, NC borders Chatham County, NC, Cumberland County, NC, Johnston County, NC, Lee County, NC, Moore County, NC, Sampson County, NC, and Wake County, NC.

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Population & Diversity

Harnett County, NC is home to a population of 135k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.91% of Harnett County, NC residents were born outside of the country (7.96k people).

In 2022, there were 2.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (80.8k people) in Harnett County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.58k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.4%

2022 Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.4% of Harnett County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Harnett County, NC was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Harnett County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Harnett County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
80.8k ± 117
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
27.3k ± 554
White (Hispanic)
6.58k ± 886

13.7%

Hispanic Population

18.5k people

13.7% of the people in Harnett County, NC are hispanic (18.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Harnett County, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
214,508 ± 11,254 people
India
79,868 ± 6,912 people
Honduras
39,759 ± 4,886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 214,508 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 79,868 and Honduras with 39,759.

Foreign-Born Population

5.91%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.96k people

5.84%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.77k people

As of 2022, 5.91% of Harnett County, NC residents (7.96k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Harnett County, NC was 5.84%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Harnett County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,736 ± 474
Vietnam
2,329 ± 313
Gulf War (1990s)
2,070 ± 305

Harnett County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Harnett County, NC employs 54.2k people. The largest industries in Harnett County, NC are Retail Trade (7,161 people), Manufacturing (6,578 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,124 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($102,853), Utilities ($71,071), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,713).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,464. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

54.2k

2022 Value

± 1,792

0.939%

1 Year growth

± 4.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Harnett County, NC grew at a rate of 0.939%, from 53.7k employees to 54.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Harnett County, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,325 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,313 people), and Management Occupations (5,179 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Harnett County, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.2k

2022 Value

± 1,792

0.939%

1 Year growth

± 4.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Harnett County, NC grew at a rate of 0.939%, from 53.7k employees to 54.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Harnett County, NC, are Retail Trade (7,161 people), Manufacturing (6,578 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,124 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Harnett County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Harnett County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,849

Median earning men ± $1,382

$32,641

Median earning women ± $1,463

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($64,464), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,633), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,653).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($57,727), Public Administration ($55,775), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,385).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

229
Construction
151
Other Services (except Public Administration)
132
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$164k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$113k
Retail Trade
$104k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Harnett County, NC went to Donald J. Trump with 60.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.21%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.21%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Harnett County, NC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Harnett County, NC awarded 1,679 degrees. The student population of Harnett County, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,341 male students and 2,957 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Harnett County, NC are White (1,103 and 66.6%), followed by Black or African American (213 and 12.9%), Hispanic or Latino (133 and 8.04%), and Unknown (76 and 4.59%).

The largest universities in Harnett County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Campbell University (1,668 and 99.3%) and Heritage Bible College (198677) (11 and 0.655%).

The most popular majors in Harnett County, NC are General Business Administration & Management (165 and 9.83%), Law (155 and 9.23%), and Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (148 and 8.81%).

The median tuition cost in Harnett County, NC for private four year colleges is $22,105.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Harnett County, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,298 (44.2% men and 55.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,298 students enrolled in Harnett County, NC, 44.2% men and 55.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,302 records, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
84 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
73 degrees awarded
General Psychology
69 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Harnett County, NC was General Business Administration & Management with 84 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Harnett County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Campbell University
1,668 degrees awarded
Heritage Bible College (198677)
11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Campbell University with 1,668 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 742 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Harnett County, NC, which is 0.792 times less than the 937 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,103 degrees mean that there were 5.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 213 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,105) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,674) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($950) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Harnett County, NC was $195,900 in 2022, which is 0.695 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $165,800 to $195,900, a 18.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Harnett County, NC is 68.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Harnett County, NC have an average commute time of 32.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Harnett County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Harnett County, NC is $64,992. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Harnett County, NC was Census Tract 712.04 with a value of $91,155, followed by Census Tract 713.03 and Census Tract 709.03, with respective values of $90,664 and $82,591.

In 2023, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Harnett County, NC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.22%.

Housing

Property

$195,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,440

$32,728

Median Property Taxes

±$1,287

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Harnett County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Harnett County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.4%

Homeownership

2022

64.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 68.4% of the housing units in Harnett County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Harnett County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 712.04
Census Tract 713.03
Census Tract 709.03

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Harnett County, NC was Census Tract 712.04 with a value of $91,155, followed by Census Tract 713.03 and Census Tract 709.03, with respective values of $90,664 and $82,591.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Harnett County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,992

Median Household Income

± $2,801

47.9k

Number of Households

± 1,619

In 2022, the median household income of the 47.9k households in Harnett County, NC grew to $64,992 from the previous year's value of $59,676.

The following chart displays the households in Harnett County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Harnett County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (82.5%)
Carpooled (9.49%)
Worked At Home (5.49%)

In 2022, 82.5% of workers in Harnett County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.49%) and those who worked at home (5.49%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Harnett County, NC have a longer commute time (32.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.97% of the workforce in Harnett County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Harnett County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Harnett County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Harnett County, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Harnett County, NC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.22%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Harnett County, NC (18.9k out of 131k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Harnett County, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 17.8% of the children was living in poverty in Harnett County, NC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 8.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.2% of the population of Harnett County, NC has health coverage, with 35% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 9.31% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 12.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Harnett County, NC see 3704 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.22% increase from the previous year (3487 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2000 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1007 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,704 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Harnett County, NC

Primary care physicians in Harnett County, NC see an average of 3,704 patients per year. This represents a 6.22% increase from the previous year (3,487 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Harnett County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.4% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

35%

Employer Coverage

17.1%

Medicaid

9.31%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

12.3%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Harnett County, NC declined by 0.764% from 10.9% to 10.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Harnett County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 60 in Harnett County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Harnett County, NC.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41% in Harnett County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Harnett County, NC.