Lillington town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Lillington town is a small community located in North Carolina, within Harnett County. The total population is 4,683. It ranks as the 177th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lillington town is 36.1 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lillington town is $63,393. This is 9% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $219,600. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lillington town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 46.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (16.7% vs 10.9%). The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lillington town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.