Harnett County PUMA, NC

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2022 Population

134,718

1.3% 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%

3.85% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$64,992

8.9% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$195,900

18.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

56,915

1.95% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Harnett County PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC grew from 132,990 to 134,718, a 1.3% increase and its median household income grew from $59,680 to $64,992, a 8.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Harnett County PUMA, 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%).

11.5% of the households in Harnett County PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Harnett County PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC was $195,900, and the homeownership rate was 68.4%.

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

Harnett County PUMA, NC borders Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC, Wake County (Southeast)--Garner (South) & Fuquay-Varina Towns PUMA, NC, Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC, Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC, Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC, Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC, Cumberland County (East)--Hope Mills & Spring Lake Towns PUMA, NC, and Cumberland County (West)--Fayetteville City (West) PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Harnett County PUMA, NC is home to a population of 135k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.91% of Harnett County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Harnett County PUMA, NC are Spanish (11,975 households), German (400 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (237 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,940

Women

50.3%

67,163

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 135,103 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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Citizenship

96.4%

2022 Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.4% of Harnett County PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Harnett County PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC are hispanic (18.5k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,580 ± 1,449 people
Honduras
471 ± 532 people
Jamaica
415 ± 499 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Harnett County PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 3,580 Harnett County PUMA, NC residents, followed by Honduras with 471 and Jamaica with 415.

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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC was 5.84%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,975 households (9.56%)
German
400 households (0.319%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
237 households (0.189%)

11.5% of the households in Harnett County PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Harnett County PUMA, NC was Spanish. 9.56% of the households in Harnett County PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

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

Harnett County PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC employs 56.9k people. The largest industries in Harnett County PUMA, NC are Construction (5,395 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,843 people), and U. S. Army (3,765 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($141,067), Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($136,648), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($120,769).

Males in Harnett County PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,532. The income inequality in Harnett County PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.403, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,780

Women

46%

30,300

Men

54%

The workforce of Harnett County PUMA, NC in 2020 was 56,080 people, with 46% woman, and 54% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Harnett County PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

56.9k

2022 Value

1.95%

1 Year growth

± 1.95%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Harnett County PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 55.8k employees to 56.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Harnett County PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,788 people), Other managers (1,673 people), and Stockers and order fillers (1,561 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Harnett County PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

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

56.9k

2022 Value

1.95%

1 Year growth

± 1.95%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Harnett County PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 55.8k employees to 56.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Harnett County PUMA, NC, are Construction (5,395 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,843 people), and U. S. Army (3,765 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Harnett County PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Harnett County PUMA, 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

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.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

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

Voting results are not available for Harnett County PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina 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 PUMA, NC awarded 1,679 degrees. The student population of Harnett County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $22,105.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Harnett County PUMA, 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).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,298 students enrolled in Harnett County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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

Measure

In 2022, 0.981% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.755% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Harnett County PUMA, NC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (30.6k), Some college (25.5k), and Secondary Education (15.1k).

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 PUMA, 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 $165,700 to $195,900, a 18.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Harnett County PUMA, NC is 68.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

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

Median household income in Harnett County PUMA, NC is $64,992. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Harnett County PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $136,654, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $132,713 and $120,161.

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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Harnett County PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $136,654, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $132,713 and $120,161.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Harnett County PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC grew to $64,992 from the previous year's value of $59,680.

The following chart displays the households in Harnett County PUMA, 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

0.403

2022 Wage GINI in Harnett County PUMA, NC

0.406

2021 Wage GINI in Harnett County PUMA, NC

In 2022, the income inequality in Harnett County PUMA, NC was 0.403 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.767% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Harnett County PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Harnett County PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Harnett County PUMA, NC 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Harnett County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Harnett County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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.

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 PUMA, 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 North Carolina see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1399 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 336 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,399 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina 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 PUMA, NC declined by 0.83% from 10.9% to 10.8%.

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