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Harnett County, North Carolina (NC)



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Harnett County, NC mapCounty population in 2005: 103,692 (34% urban, 66% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 23,753
Renter-occupied apartments: 10,047
% of renters here:  30%
State:  31%
Land area: 595 sq. mi.
Water area: 6.3 sq. mi.
Population density: 174 people per square mile 
 
 (high).
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2005: 15.7%
Harnett County:  15.7%
North Carolina:  15.1%
(10.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.7% for Black residents)

Median age of residents in 2005: 32 years old
(Males: 32 years old, Females: 33 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 34 years old, Black residents: 29 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 23 years old, Other race residents: 23 years old)

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 76%
  • Government: 17%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 6%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

Harnett County, North Carolina business tout: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Harnett County, North Carolina:

  • White Non-Hispanic (68.9%)
  • Black (22.5%)
  • Hispanic (5.9%)
  • Other race (3.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • American Indian (1.4%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  32.5 years
North Carolina median age:  35.3 years

Males: 44,923  (49.4%)
Females: 46,102  (50.6%)
Average wage per job in 2003: $25,089
County population in 2003: 99,078
Jobs in 2003: 24,354

Harnett County,NC real estate house value trend


Total labor force in 2004: 45,250
Unemployment rate in 2004: 5.2%

Average household size:
Harnett County:  2.6 people
North Carolina:  2.5 people

Median household income in 2005: $38,142
2005 median house value: $106,000
Median contract rent in 2005: $432
Median monthly housing costs in 2005: $690
Estimated median household income in 2005: $36,489 ($35,105 in 2000)
This county  $36,489
North Carolina:  $40,729

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $121,473
Harnett County  $121,473
North Carolina:  $127,600

Median montly rent in 2000: $486
Institutionalized population: 1,407
Median monthly costs for houses with a mortgage in Harnett County in 2000: $896


Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 3
  • Rapes: 24
  • Robberies: 27
  • Assaults: 198
  • Burglaries: 1058
  • Thefts: 1120
  • Auto thefts: 218

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 7
  • Rapes: 9
  • Robberies: 23
  • Assaults: 197
  • Burglaries: 1033
  • Thefts: 1192
  • Auto thefts: 218

Harnett County races chart


Harnett County, NC map from a distance


2004 Presidential Election results in Harnett County North Carolina:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 64.2%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 35.5%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2005: $907 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2005: $597 (0.8%)

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Harnett County is $465 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $515 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $695 a month.

Cities in this county include: Dunn, Erwin, Angier, Lillington, Buies Creek, Coats.

Neighboring counties: Chatham County , Cumberland County , Johnston County , Lee County , Moore County , Sampson County , Wake County .


Harnett County close-up map

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Harnett County: Dunn Plaza (A), Crusader Camp (B), Northington Lock and Dam (C), Dushee Shaw Halfway House (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Grove Park Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Harnett County include: Layton Chapel (A), Leaflet Church (B), Neills Creek Church (C), Neighbors Grove Church (D), Murchison Chapel (E), Anderson Church (F), Anderson Creek Church (G), Antioch Church (H), Hillmons Grove Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Armstrong Cemetery (1), Johnson Cemetery (2), Averasboro Cemetery (3), Green Cemetery (4), Old Bethel Cemetery (5), Old Church Cemetery (6), Rogers Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Huckleberry Pond (A), Popes Lake (B), Duck Pond (C), Wests Pond (D), Hayner Pond (E), Guys Pond (F), Kellys Pond (G), Chesterfield Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: North Prong Anderson Creek (A), Oak Branch (B), Little Creek (C), Gardners Branch (D), Parkers Creek (E), Fish Creek (F), First Silver Run (G), Lower Run (H), Fairy Fair (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Harnett County: Raven Rock State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Unemployment in September 2007:
Here:  4.8%
North Carolina:  4.5%


Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 6,071
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 75.0%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12.8%

Number of foreign born residents: 4,177 (28% naturalized citizens)

Harnett County:  4.6%
Whole state:  5.3%


Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 1,698
  • 1990 to 1994: 820
  • 1985 to 1989: 560
  • 1980 to 1984: 279
  • 1975 to 1979: 231
  • 1970 to 1974: 109
  • 1970 to 1974: 121
  • 1965 to 1969: 359

Mean travel time to work: 29.2 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 39.2%

Harnett County marital status for males

Harnett County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 22,930
  • One, attached: 491
  • Two: 991
  • 3 or 4: 1,019
  • 5 to 9: 535
  • 10 to 19: 124
  • 20 or more: 180
  • Mobile homes: 12,300
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 35

Housing units in Harnett County with a mortgage: 10,624 (1,135 second mortgage, 1,362 home equity loan, 60 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 4,687


Agriculture in Harnett County
Average size of farms: 157 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $143881
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $562.80
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 1.32%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 71.53%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $121279
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 46.46%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 6.97%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $73725
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 91.10%
Average age of principal farm operators: 55 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 7.52
Corn for grain: 3135 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 2897 harvested acres
Upland cotton: 14473 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 20434 harvested acres
Vegetables: 744 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 48 acres

Harnett County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 2.5 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 63 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 11/23/1992, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado injured 44 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.



Class of Workers



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (20%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Textile mills and textile products (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3%)
  • Food and beverage stores (3%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (14%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3%)


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Mexico (57%)
  • Germany (6%)
  • Korea (3%)
  • Canada (3%)
  • Philippines (3%)
  • El Salvador (2%)
  • Pakistan (2%)


Most common first ancestries reported in Harnett County:



  • United States or American (25%)
  • English (8%)
  • Irish (7%)
  • German (6%)
  • Scotch-Irish (4%)
  • Italian (2%)
  • Scottish (2%)

Harnett County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 32,094 (79%)
  • Carpooled: 6,564 (16%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 146 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 46 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 5 (0%)
  • Walked: 524 (1%)
  • Other means: 436 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 784 (2%)
 

People in group quarters in Harnett County, North Carolina
  • 1063 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 876 people in state prisons
  • 518 people in nursing homes
  • 252 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 132 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 20 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 13 people in unknown juvenile institutions
  • 7 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 6 people in homes for the mentally ill

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $42,401.

11.05% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,332 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  11.05%
North Carolina average:  8.53%

0.44% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,107 average AGI)
Harnett County:  0.44%
North Carolina average:  0.17%

6.96% relocated from other counties in North Carolina ($20,053 average AGI)
3.66% relocated from other states ($12,172 average AGI)
Harnett County:  3.66%
North Carolina average:  4.34%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Cumberland County, NC  2.42% ($34,012 average AGI)
from Wake County, NC  1.20% ($36,057)
from Lee County, NC  0.75% ($25,340)
from Johnston County, NC  0.66% ($29,664)
from Sampson County, NC  0.31% ($24,303)
from Hoke County, NC  0.15% ($34,043)
from Chatham County, NC  0.14% ($27,822)


9.63% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,375 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.63%
North Carolina average:  7.27%

0.23% of residents moved to foreign countries ($972 average AGI)
Harnett County:  0.23%
North Carolina average:  0.10%

6.41% relocated to other counties in North Carolina ($19,806 average AGI)
3.00% relocated to other states ($11,597 average AGI)
Harnett County:  3.00%
North Carolina average:  3.10%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Cumberland County, NC  1.62% ($28,680 average AGI)
to Wake County, NC  1.36% ($30,951)
to Lee County, NC  0.87% ($28,758)
to Johnston County, NC  0.71% ($32,327)
to Sampson County, NC  0.30% ($26,415)
to Moore County, NC  0.20% ($35,302)
to Chatham County, NC  0.15% ($27,609)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 16.8
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 15.1



Births per 1000 population in Harnett County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 8.6
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 7.8



Deaths per 1000 population in Harnett County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 9.7
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 7.8



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Harnett County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 10,414 (8,063 aged, 2,351 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 16%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 14%


Household type by relationship


Households: 88,144
  • In family households: 76,128 (18,067 male householders, 6,177 female householders)
    18,319 spouses, 26,768 children (24,340 natural, 496 adopted, 1,932 stepchildren), 1,854 grandchildren, 1,023 brothers or sisters, 626 parents, 1,304 other relatives, 1,990 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 12,016 (4,658 male householders (3,529 living alone)), 4,935 female householders (4,353 living alone)), 2,423 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 2,881 (1,443 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 9,553 2-persons, 6,366 3-persons, 4,996 4-persons, 2,173 5-persons, 796 6-persons, 360 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 7,882 1-person, 1,349 2-persons, 233 3-persons, 79 4-persons, 27 5-persons, 23 6-persons.

15,389 married couples with children.
6,295 single-parent households (1,329 men, 4,966 women).

92.2% of residents of Harnett County speak English at home.
5.8% of residents speak Spanish at home (48% speak English very well, 19% speak English well, 22% speak English not well, 12% don't speak English at all).
1.2% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (70% speak English very well, 19% speak English well, 10% speak English not well, 1% don't speak English at all).
0.7% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (59% speak English very well, 27% speak English well, 14% speak English not well).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (87% speak English very well, 13% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $470,052,000 ($4629 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $90,383,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $187,088,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $89,490,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $6,075,000
Federal grants: $99,374,000
Federal procurement contracts: $70,534,000 ($65,047,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $17,491,000 ($10,398,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $336,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $104,094,000
Federal Government insurance: $47,591,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 7,619
Here:  73 per 1000 residents
State:  72 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 4,008
Here:  39 per 1000 residents
State:  44 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +1,468
Here:  +14 per 1000 residents
State:  +18 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +7,689
Here:  +74 per 1000 residents
State:  +27 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Harnett County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 10.00 millions of gallons per day (3% from ground, 97% from surface)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.6
State:  5.9

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.5
State:  4.3



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 1,424
  • 1995 to 1998: 6,726
  • 1990 to 1994: 4,536
  • 1980 to 1989: 7,072
  • 1970 to 1979: 7,342
  • 1960 to 1969: 4,310
  • 1950 to 1959: 2,668
  • 1940 to 1949: 2,006
  • 1939 or earlier: 2,521


Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Harnett County, North Carolina:

  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 221
  • 3 rooms: 811
  • 4 rooms: 2,606
  • 5 rooms: 7,388
  • 6 rooms: 5,989
  • 7 rooms: 3,438
  • 8 rooms: 2,021
  • 9 or more rooms: 1,279


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Harnett County, North Carolina:

  • 1 room: 92
  • 2 rooms: 556
  • 3 rooms: 1,242
  • 4 rooms: 3,193
  • 5 rooms: 2,948
  • 6 rooms: 1,186
  • 7 rooms: 530
  • 8 rooms: 167
  • 9 or more rooms: 133


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Harnett County:

  • no bedroom: 34
  • 1 bedroom: 533
  • 2 bedrooms: 4,953
  • 3 bedrooms: 14,905
  • 4 bedrooms: 2,869
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 459


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Harnett County:

  • no bedroom: 126
  • 1 bedroom: 1,538
  • 2 bedrooms: 4,268
  • 3 bedrooms: 3,697
  • 4 bedrooms: 365
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 53


Cars and other vehicles available in Harnett County in owner-occupied houses/condos:

  • no vehicle: 1,176
  • 1 vehicle: 5,671
  • 2 vehicles: 10,425
  • 3 vehicles: 4,752
  • 4 vehicles: 1,213
  • 5 or more vehicles: 516


Cars and other vehicles available in Harnett County in renter-occupied apartments

  • no vehicle: 1,493
  • 1 vehicle: 4,779
  • 2 vehicles: 2,850
  • 3 vehicles: 667
  • 4 vehicles: 171
  • 5 or more vehicles: 87

53% of Harnett County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 37% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 57% lived in North Carolina.

Harnett County:  52.9%
State average:  54.4%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 59509
  • Northeast: 6695
  • Midwest: 4609
  • South: 11896
  • West: 2608

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $71,200


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%


Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

 


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:


  • Electricity (58%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (24%)
  • Utility gas (12%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)
  • Wood (1%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:


  • Electricity (59%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (19%)
  • Utility gas (14%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (6%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 504
Here:  4.5%
North Carolina:  8.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 212
Here:  4.2%
North Carolina:  6.9%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 2,160
Here:  41.3%
North Carolina:  20.2%



Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School



Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)

Harnett County government finances in 2004:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $7,506,000
    All Other: $6,222,000
    Solid Waste Management: $2,983,000
    Elementary & Secondary Education School Lunch: $2,774,000
  • Construction - Elementary & Secondary Education: $11,335,000
    General: $1,843,000
  • Current Operations - Elementary & Secondary Education: $100,546,000
    Health Services - Other: $17,196,000
    General - Other: $7,742,000
    Welfare, Cash Assistance - Other: $5,834,000
    Welfare - Other: $5,751,000
    Police Protection: $5,385,000
    Sewerage: $4,801,000
    Fire Protection: $3,733,000
    General Public Buildings: $3,203,000
    Solid Waste Management: $2,869,000
    Central Staff Services: $2,775,000
    Water Utilities: $2,057,000
    Corrections - Other: $1,867,000
    Financial Administration: $1,707,000
    Housing & Community Development: $903,000
    Libraries: $609,000
    Parks & Recreation: $327,000
    Air Transportation: $79,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $72,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Health & Hospitals: $1,205,000
    All Other: $935,000
    Education: $118,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $5,264,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $1,142,000
  • Intergovernmental to State - Welfare: $4,836,000
    Health: $5,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Health & Hospitals: $412,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $12,986,000
    Industrial Revenue: $1,800,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, Education, NEC: $56,786,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $24,120,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Elementary and Secondary Education: $18,558,000
    Other NEC: $7,343,000
    Water Utilities: $3,329,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Elementary & Secondary Education: $55,510,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $23,482,000
    Water Utilities: $11,490,000
    Industrial Revenue: $1,400,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $400,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Elementary and Secondary Education: $19,834,000
    Other, NEC: $7,981,000
    Water Utilities: $4,824,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $8,452,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,057,000
    Rents: $14,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Elementary and Secondary Education: $3,055,000
    Police Protection: $488,000
    Health - Other: $416,000
    General - Other: $296,000
    Central Staff: $127,000
    Financial Administration: $77,000
    General Public Building: $62,000
    Solid Waste Management: $47,000
    Water Utilities: $41,000
    Libraries: $34,000
    Welfare - Other: $32,000
    Parks & Recreation: $15,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $33,719,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $3,217,000
    Transit Utilities: $253,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $1,900,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $87,702,000
    Public Welfare: $9,745,000
    Health & Hospitals: $7,293,000
    All Other: $6,205,000
    Housing & Community Development: $1,229,000
    General Support: $143,000
  • Tax - Property: $37,493,000
    Total General Sales: $15,569,000
    NEC: $2,258,000
    Other Selective Sales: $305,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $95,556,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $779,000

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