Harnett County Growth | Moving to Harnett County NC
Harnett County NC New Homes
Harnett County is just one of 15 North Carolina counties to experience a population growth of at least 25%, as reported by the 2010 U.S. Census results. Wake County, the most populous county in North Carolina, grew by 43.5%.
Other counties experiencing this huge amount of growth include: Franklin, Johnston, Chatham, Hoke, Union, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Iredell, Pitt, Camden, Currituck, Pender, and Brunswick.
Harnett County Census Results:
- Square Miles: 595.01
- Current Population: 115,761
- Population 10 years ago: 90,949
- % Population Growth: 27.3%
Harnett County quick facts:
- Incorporated towns in Harnett County include: Angier, Coats, Dunn, Erwin, and Lillington
- Other popular places to live in Harnett County include: Buies Creek, Lakeside Village, and Twin Lakes
- Major highways in Harnett County that provide access to Raleigh and the RTP include: US-421, US-401, and NC Hwys 55 and 210
- Harnett County hot spots for recreation and events include: Raven Rock State Park, Gen William C. Lee Airborne Museum, Campbell University, and Central Carolina Community College
Additional 2010 U.S. Census Results:
Wake County Growth | 2010 Wake County, NC Census Results
Orange County Growth | 2010 Orange County Census Results
Lee County Growth | 2010 Lee County, NC Census Results
Chatham County Growth | 2010 Chatham County, NC Census Results
Raleigh Census 2010 | Raleigh Number One in Population Growth
Durham Number Five in Population Growth | Durham Growth

Harnett County, NC Relocation Resources:
Harnett County New Home Communities, Lots and Land
Build On Your Lot Harnett County NC
Acreage Lots in Harnett County NC
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Nice overview of Harnett County, Penny. I really like the stone and siding, and the wood floors and crown moulding that Stanton uses in their homes. We really don't see much of that in the desert; it's mostly frame and stucco.
Great post! And excellent overview!
Thanks for sharing,
Adam