Harrellsville, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 196, Harrellsville'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

Harrellsville is a small community located in North Carolina, within Hertford County. The total population is 196. It ranks as the 707th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harrellsville is 43.5 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. With 31.6% of the population under 18, Harrellsville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harrellsville is $70,089. This is 3% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.7%. This is 84% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $122,700. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Harrellsville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Harrellsville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 47.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 43.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (43.9% vs 20.0%).

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Harrellsville, 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.