Harnett County

As of the latest estimates, Harnett County, NC, has a population of approximately 135,976. The racial composition is around 62.7% White, 21.9% Black or African American, 10.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Asian, and 3.5% other races. The median household income is about $51,945, with 14.5% of the population living below the poverty line. The county's median age is 32.9 years, and the average household size is 2.72 persons.

Harnett County, NC, features a median home value of approximately $185,000. Monthly rent averages around $1,200. The homeownership rate is about 65%, with an annual population growth rate of 1.1%. The median household income is roughly $50,000. With a total population nearing 140,000, the county has seen a steady increase in housing developments, including new constructions and renovations. Housing demand is boosted by proximity to urban centers such as Raleigh, Fayetteville, and nearby military installations.

As of the most recent elections, Harnett County, NC has the following key details:

1. County Commissioners: Harnett County is divided into 5 commissioner districts. For the most recent cycle, seats from Districts 1, 3, and 4 were up for election. Key candidates included:

   • District 1: William Morris (R, incumbent)
   • District 3: Barbara McKoy (D, incumbent)
   • District 4: Matt Nicol (R)

2. School Board: Harnett County's Board of Education consists of seven members with staggered terms. Recent candidates:

   • District 2: Hunter Heath
   • District 5: Jason Lemons

3. Judicial: Harnett is part of NC's 11th Judicial District; recent District Court judge candidates included:

   • District 11: Paul Holcombe and Cressie Thigpen

4. Voter Registration: As of 2023, Harnett County has approximately 82,000 registered voters.

These figures and candidate listings provide an overview of Harnett County's electoral landscape.

As of the latest available data, approximately 85.5% of Harnett County residents aged 25 and older have a high school diploma or higher, which is slightly below the national average of around 88.5%. About 21.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of about 33.1% and the North Carolina state average of around 31.3%. These statistics suggest that Harnett County has a somewhat lower educational attainment compared to both the state and national averages. This may impact local economic opportunities and professional development within the community.

As of recent data, Harnett County, NC, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, slightly above the national average of around 3.7% and North Carolina's state average of 3.6%. The primary industries in Harnett County include education and health services (24%), retail trade (14%), and manufacturing (12%).

At the state level, North Carolina has similar top industries but with different percentages: education and health services (20%), professional and business services (16%), and trade, transportation, and utilities (15%). Nationally, the leading sectors are professional and business services (14%), health care and social assistance (13%), and retail trade (11%).

Thus, Harnett County has a stronger focus on education and health services compared to both state and national levels, while manufacturing also plays a more significant role locally than it does on average nationwide.

As of the latest data, the average household income in Harnett County, NC is approximately $60,000 per year. In contrast, the median household income for the state of North Carolina is around $56,000, while the national average is approximately $68,700. This places Harnett County’s average income slightly above the state average but below the national average.

As of the most recent data, Harnett County, NC has a crime rate of approximately 2,631 crimes per 100,000 residents. This is slightly above the national average. The breakdown of types of crimes is as follows:

These statistics indicate that property crimes are more prevalent than violent crimes in the county. Efforts to improve community safety and reduce these figures continue actively.