Harmony, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 967, Harmony's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Harmony is a small community located in North Carolina, within Iredell County. The total population is 967. It ranks as the 466th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harmony is 30.6 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harmony is $80,288. This is 11% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.1%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $126,400. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Harmony is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Harmony is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 42.5%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 20.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (42.5% vs 11.3%).

Education

7.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 72.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Harmony, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.