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County overview

Harnett County

North Carolina - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Harnett County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Harnett County

Population
134,718
Age 65+
13.2%
Median age
35.2
Owner-occupied
68.4%
With disability
15.5%
Median home value
$195,900
Median income
$64,992
Residents 65+
17,740
How Harnett County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-20%
% owner-occupied
+5.6%
% with disability
+20.2%
Median household income
-13.5%
Median home value
-30.5%
Median age
-8.6%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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335,207 residents
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Union County
240,109 residents

Aging-in-place in Harnett County

Harnett County is home to roughly 134,718 residents, of whom about 17,783 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 13.2%, well below the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 68.4% of homes in Harnett County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $195,900. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 15.5% of Harnett County residents report a disability, a rate elevated relative to national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.