Harnett County, North Carolina
Harnett County: County in North Carolina, United States
About
Harnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 114,678 and a population density of 74 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 137,058 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lillington. The county was created 169 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Harnett County
| Population : | 137,058 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| Twitter username : | harnettcounty |
| Area : | 1557 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
| Named for : | Cornelius Harnett |
| Altitude : | 194 feet / 59 meters |
| Capital : | Lillington |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1855 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:52:33 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 88 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 16.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harnett County is located at 35°22'7"N 78°52'10"W (35.3686000, -78.8693100). It has 6 neighbors: Chatham County, Johnston County, Lee County, Moore County, Sampson County and Wake County.
Harnett County map
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The largest city of Harnett County is Dunn with a population of 9,684. Other cities include, Angier population 5,494, Erwin population 5,202, Walkertown population 4,331 and Coats population 2,520. See all Harnett County cities & populated places.
Harnett County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harnett County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dunn | 9,684 | City in North Carolina |
| Angier | 5,494 | City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Erwin | 5,202 | City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Walkertown | 4,331 | City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lillington | 3,634 | Town in North Carolina |
| Buies Creek | 2,942 | Township in Harnett County, North Carolina |
| Coats | 2,520 | City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Harnett County
Harnett County has 6 neighbours.
- Chatham County county in North Carolina, United States
- Johnston County county in North Carolina, United States
- Lee County county in North Carolina, United States
- Moore County county in North Carolina, United States
- Sampson County county in North Carolina, United States
- Wake County county in North Carolina, United States
- Lillington
Demographics
The population of Harnett County increased by 16.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 114,678 | - | census |
| 2011 | 119,178 | 3.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 122,204 | 2.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 125,028 | 2.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 126,685 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 128,034 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 130,674 | 2.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 132,395 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 134,336 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 135,976 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 137,058 | 0.79% | estimation process |
People born in Harnett County (5)
People born in Harnett County, including racecar driver Herb Thomas, politician Bill Avery, President of Campbell University Leslie H. Campbell, .
List
- Robert L. Barker (American politician)
- Clara B. Byrd (American suffragist) she was born in 12/06/1887
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |
