location

Prime Location & Access

North Carolina has been ranked one of the Best States in America for Business by CNBC (2022-2024)

Harnett County fosters a pro-business environment, providing incentives for companies locating or expanding within our county. Companies that are constructing, renovating, or expanding a facility, while also creating new full-time jobs, may be eligible. Incentives are considered based on a number of factors including capital investment, job creation, and above average wages.

Businesses looking to locate and expand on the East Coast, Southeast United States, or in North Carolina will find many reasons to consider Harnett County including it’s strategic location, competitive property tax rates, skilled workforce, low cost of living, and investment in utilities and infrastructure.

Why Harnett County?

(Harnett County + Six Contiguous Counties)

2.15M

Current
Population

8.1%

Population Increase
Since 2018

$76.3K

Median Household Income

1.05M

Labor
Force

62.3%

Labor Force Participation Rate

43.5%

Bachelors or
Graduate Degree

7

Colleges and
Universities

14.8K

1023 Graduates
4-year +

6

Community
Colleges