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.

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).

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.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Harnett County PUMA, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    80.8k ± 117
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    27.3k ± 554
  3. White (Hispanic)
    6.58k ± 886
13.7%
Hispanic Population
18.5k 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.

13.7% of the people in Harnett County PUMA, NC are hispanic (18.5k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,580 ± 1,449 people
  2. Honduras
    471 ± 532 people
  3. 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.

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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.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    11,975 households (9.56%)
  2. German
    400 households (0.319%)
  3. 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.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    4,736 ± 474
  2. Vietnam
    2,329 ± 313
  3. 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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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).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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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.

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis
Senator from North Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Ted Budd
Senator from North Carolina3
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.

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US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

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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.

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.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 84 degrees awarded
  2. 73 degrees awarded
  3. 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,668 degrees awarded
  2. 11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Campbell University with 1,668 degrees awarded.

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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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

Property

$195,900
Median Property Value 2022
±$5,440
$32,728
Median Property Taxes
±$1,287

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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%.

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Income by Location

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (82.5%)
  2. Carpooled (9.49%)
  3. 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%).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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).

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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.

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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%.

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