Census tract · Harnett County
Census Tract 712.02, Harnett County, North Carolina
Census Tract 712.02, GEOID 37085071202, in Harnett County, North Carolina, mostly within Anderson Creek (98% of its census blocks). 4,130 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±388); the 2020 Census counted 4,551.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,130
±388 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,551
Median household income
$61,071
±$12,994 (90% margin)
Harnett County: $71,287
Median home value
$210,500
±$10,890 (90% margin)
Harnett County: $246,200
Median gross rent
$1,107
±$216 (90% margin)
Harnett County: $1,112
Where is Census Tract 712.02?
Census Tract 712.02 is one of 28 census tracts in Harnett County, North Carolina. It covers 3.79 square miles of land, 1,200 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 37085071202, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Anderson Creek | 98% |
3 census tracts border Census Tract 712.02: Tract 712.01 ($74,659), Tract 712.03 ($68,355) and Tract 712.04 ($100,025). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 712.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 712.02's population at 4,130 (±388) in 1,350 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,551 residents and 1,729 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 712.02 | Anderson Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,130 ±388 | 13,927 |
| Households | 1,350 ±109 | 4,574 |
| Average household size | 3.06 ±0.25 | 3.04 |
| Housing units | 1,587 ±117 | 5,233 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 712.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 712.02 is 30.0 years old; 32.1% are under 18 and 4.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 39.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 33.1%. 4.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 712.02 | Anderson Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.0 ±3.5 | 31.0 |
| Under 18 years | 32.1% ±3.2 pts | 32.2% |
| 65 years and over | 4.3% ±1.4 pts | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.1% ±3.9 pts | 17.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 39.6% ±4.8 pts | 45.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 33.1% ±6.2 pts | 27.9% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.1 pts | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.1% ±3.9 pts | 5.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 4.6% ±2.0 pts | 7.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.8% ±3.2 pts | 16.8% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 18.3% ±3.5 pts | 21.0% |
| With a disability | 13.8% ±2.6 pts | 15.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6% ±2.7 pts | 6.9% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.5% ±4.8 pts | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.7% ±4.9 pts | 35.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3% ±4.3 pts | 14.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.6% ±4.1 pts | 82.0% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 712.02 earn?
Half of the 1,350 households in Census Tract 712.02 earn less than $61,071 a year (±$12,994), against $71,287 across Harnett County: 19th highest of the county's 28 tracts with a reliable estimate. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 712.02 | Anderson Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,071 ±$12,994 | $87,287 |
| Mean household income | $71,331 ±$7,178 | $102,234 |
| Per capita income | $26,865 ±$3,452 | $34,885 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3% ±4.6 pts | 14.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.4% ±7.6 pts | 24.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.2% ±6.0 pts | 12.9% |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% ±3.3 pts | 96.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.4% ±7.2 pts | 83.4% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 712.02?
Owners occupy 63.2% of Census Tract 712.02's occupied homes and renters 36.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $210,500 by its owner (±$10,890). The median renter pays $1,107 a month including utilities, and 38.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 712.02 | Anderson Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $210,500 ±$10,890 | $282,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,107 ±$216 | $1,251 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.9% ±11.7 pts | 35.5% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,509 ±$101 | $1,790 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.2% ±7.2 pts | 70.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.8% ±7.2 pts | 29.5% |
| Housing units | 1,587 ±117 | 5,233 |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.8% ±6.1 pts | 72.7% |
| Mobile homes | 24.6% ±5.9 pts | 17.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±1.7 pts | 4.2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.9% ±3.9 pts | 29.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% ±3.5 pts | 3.7% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 712.02 get to work?
86.1% of Census Tract 712.02's workers drive alone and 7.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.0%.
| Measure | Tract 712.02 | Anderson Creek |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.1% ±5.1 pts | 63.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0% ±3.5 pts | 7.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 86.1% ±4.4 pts | 84.7% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% ±2.7 pts | 4.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.6 pts | 1.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% ±3.5 pts | 9.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.7 min ±4.0 | 34.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 712.02 compare with the other tracts in Harnett County?
Among Harnett County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 712.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Harnett County | In Anderson Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15th of 28 | 2nd of 4 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 28 | 1st of 4 |
| Median household income | 19th of 28 | 4th of 4 |
| Per capita income | 24th of 28 | 3rd of 4 |
| Median home value | 20th of 28 | 4th of 4 |
| Median gross rent | 9th of 28 | 2nd of 4 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 23 | 3rd of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th of 28 | 3rd of 4 |
| Median age | 26th of 28 | 4th of 4 |
| Owner-occupied share | 24th of 28 | 4th of 4 |
The tracts next to it on Harnett County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 712.03 | 16th | $68,355±$18,687 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 711.01 | 17th | $68,090±$15,352 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 704.01 | 18th | $65,482±$3,243 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 712.02 | 19th | $61,071±$12,994 |
| Tract 708.02 | 20th | $59,677±$5,021 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 709.01 | 21st | $56,923±$10,296 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 704.02 | 22nd | $55,786±$20,487 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 712.02?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 712.02 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections