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Harnett County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Harnett County has 150,137 residents, up 12.3% since 2020 (+2.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 6,514 households moved in and 5,161 moved out (+1,353 net), bringing in a net $108.0M of income. Median household income is $71,287, the median home $246,200 and median rent $1,112 a month.
In North Carolina: 8th of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 6th of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 22nd of 100 counties for median household income · 36th of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Harnett County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County, NC | 1,425 | $98.3M |
| Cumberland County, NC | 794 | $39.1M |
| Lee County, NC | 436 | $20.3M |
| Johnston County, NC | 414 | $22.2M |
| Durham County, NC | 124 | $7.6M |
| Moore County, NC | 109 | $7.0M |
| Sampson County, NC | 105 | $3.5M |
| Hoke County, NC | 68 | $4.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Harnett County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County, NC | 732 | $32.2M |
| Wake County, NC | 653 | $34.4M |
| Johnston County, NC | 350 | $18.3M |
| Lee County, NC | 311 | $15.4M |
| Moore County, NC | 171 | $11.8M |
| Sampson County, NC | 139 | $5.8M |
| Hoke County, NC | 61 | $3.2M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 59 | $2.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.