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Comprehensive Data Report

Lillington, NC

ZIP Code 27546

Harnett County

Population
20,534
Median Income
$57,043
Home Value
$196,000
Livability
68/100
Total Population
20,534
Median Household Income
$57,043
Median Home Value
$196,000
Median Rent
$1,009

Key Insights

What the data tells us about this area

Safety score of 50/100 suggests higher crime rates. Consider additional safety precautions.

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Population Density
20,534 residents
Median Age
35.9 years
Safety Score
50/100
Below average safety

Livability Score

Overall quality of life rating based on key factors

Overall Livability
68
Fair
Out of 100

Score Breakdown

Amenities
96/100
Cost of Living
100/100
Safety
50/100
Education
23/100
Employment
63/100
Housing
96/100
Weather
69/100

Data Sources & Accuracy

Official Government Data:Demographics and housing statistics are from the U.S. Census Bureau API (American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates). Weather and climate data comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) API with official climate normals from the nearest weather station. Crime statistics are from the FBI Crime Data Explorer API, with county-level data when available, otherwise state-level official data.
Modeled Estimates:Schools and some economic indicators are currently modeled using statistical methods based on national averages and regional patterns. For critical decisions, verify with official sources:

Learn more about our data sources and methodology on our Data Sources page.

Location Map

Lillington, NC 27546

Coordinates: 35.3992°, -78.8712°Open in Google Maps

Cost of Living

Compared to national average (100 = US average)

Overall Cost Index
85
Lower than avg
100 = US National Average

Cost Index by Category

Housing
62
Below avg
Transportation
96
Average
Healthcare
98
Average
Groceries
94
Average
Utilities
97
Average
Overall
85
Below avg

Economy & Employment

Job market and economic indicators

Labor Force
12,936
Employment Rate
88.0%
Avg. Commute
22 min
Work From Home
8%

Top Industries by Employment

Industry Breakdown

Healthcare & Social Assistance
16.7%
Professional Services
15.5%
Retail Trade
14.1%
Manufacturing
14%
Education
11.8%
Total Employed
11,383
Total Unemployed
1,553
Unemployment Rate
12.0%

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Demographics Overview

Comprehensive population statistics and demographic breakdown

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Distribution

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Median Age
35.9 years
Per Capita Income
$26,009
Poverty Rate
18.6%