Harnett County's estimated 2026 population is 153,818 with a growth rate of 2.45% 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 32.88% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.6 years
Female: 36.1 years
Male: 34.9 years
There are 103,756 adults, (19,073 of whom are seniors) in Harnett County.
Female: 70,172 (50.4%)
Male: 68,978 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Harnett County includes 61.98% White, 20.2% Black or African American, 6.22% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86,245 | 61.98% |
| Black or African American | 28,104 | 20.2% |
| Two or more races | 12,916 | 9.28% |
| Other race | 8,651 | 6.22% |
| Native American | 1,674 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1,331 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 229 | 0.16% |
Harnett County's average per capita income is $47,852. Household income levels show a median of $71,287. The poverty rate stands at 13.75%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,738 | $120,397 |
| Families | $86,012 | $105,207 |
| Households | $71,287 | $89,999 |
| Non Families | $39,993 | $50,586 |
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