Harnett County Demographics

A map of Harnett County's Population by Race

Harnett County, North Carolina had a population of 133,568 in 2020. It was 58.3% White, 20.0% Black, 1.1% Asian, 14.1% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Harnett County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Harnett County is the 23rd most populous county of the 100 counties in North Carolina.

Harnett County's White Population

77,876 residents of Harnett County identify as White, or 58.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Harnett County roughly similar to the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Harnett County is ranked #67 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Harnett County is more White than neighboring Lee County (57% White), Cumberland County (39.8% White), Wake County (57.1% White), and Hoke County (37.8% White). Harnett County is less White than neighboring Chatham County (69.6% White).

Harnett County's Black Population

26,769 residents of Harnett County identify as Black, or 20.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Harnett County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Harnett County is ranked #43 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Harnett County is more Black than neighboring Lee County (16.9% Black), Wake County (18.1% Black), and Chatham County (10.2% Black). Harnett County is less Black than neighboring Cumberland County (37.1% Black), and Hoke County (31.5% Black).

Harnett County's Asian Population

1,408 residents of Harnett County identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Harnett County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Harnett County is ranked #36 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Harnett County is more Asian than neighboring Lee County (1% Asian). Harnett County is less Asian than neighboring Cumberland County (2.7% Asian), Wake County (8.6% Asian), Hoke County (1.4% Asian), and Chatham County (2.1% Asian).

Harnett County's Hispanic Population

18,899 residents of Harnett County identify as Hispanic, or 14.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Harnett County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Harnett County is ranked #12 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Harnett County is more Hispanic than neighboring Cumberland County (11.8% Hispanic), Wake County (11.4% Hispanic), and Chatham County (13.6% Hispanic). Harnett County is less Hispanic than neighboring Lee County (20.7% Hispanic), and Hoke County (14.8% Hispanic).

Harnett County's Native American/Other Population

1,927 residents of Harnett County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Harnett County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Harnett County is ranked #15 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Harnett County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lee County (0.8% Native American/Other), Wake County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Chatham County (0.7% Native American/Other). Harnett County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cumberland County (2.5% Native American/Other), and Hoke County (8.3% Native American/Other).

Harnett County's Multiracial Population

6,689 residents of Harnett County identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Harnett County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Harnett County is ranked #8 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Harnett County is more Multiracial than neighboring Lee County (3.6% Multiracial), Wake County (4% Multiracial), and Chatham County (3.9% Multiracial). Harnett County is less Multiracial than neighboring Cumberland County (6.2% Multiracial), and Hoke County (6.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.