The Town FilesHarnett County, North Carolina
139,150 people. The median home is worth $246,200 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $71,287.
Towns in Harnett County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Creek | 13,636 | $282,200 | $87,287 | 31.0 |
| Spout Springs | 11,040 | $358,500 | $92,402 | 32.0 |
| Dunn | 8,446 | $193,900 | $46,830 | 43.2 |
| Angier | 5,265 | $268,200 | $52,214 | 39.9 |
| Lillington | 4,735 | $247,200 | $81,760 | 37.2 |
| Erwin | 4,542 | $161,100 | $50,701 | 47.1 |
| Buies Creek | 3,253 | $361,500 | $53,933 | 22.3 |
People and housing
| Harnett County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,200 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,112 | $969 |
| Median household income | $71,287 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 35.6 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
28,081 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,955 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 462 storm events in Harnett County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Harnett County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4487: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).