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Angier, NC
Town in Harnett County, North Carolina.
Population
6,241
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,357
ZIP codes
0
Angier and its ZIP codes
Angier at a glance
- Angier is about 6.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 143rd most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $52,214 a year, 28% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $268,200 (7% below North Carolina) and median rent is $894 a month.
Local data for Angier, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Angier, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,214
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$268,200
Median rent
$894/mo
Homeownership
69.8%
Bachelor's or higher
32.0%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
35.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,015), German Americans (780), Mexican Americans (262).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harnett County. PPP loans are for Angier.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,532
29,633 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,128
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$918M
FY 2026, $6,871 per person
How people get to work
Angier, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.6%
Average one-way commute: 35.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Angier, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
462
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
341
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Angier, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near Angier
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fuquay-VarinaTown | 6.6 mi | 19.4 |
| Buies CreekCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3 |
| CoatsTown | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| LillingtonTown | 8.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Holly SpringsTown | 12 mi | 19.4 |
| MamersCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6 |
| ErwinTown | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| BensonTown | 14 mi | 3 |
| BunnlevelCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.6 |
| GarnerTown | 14 mi | 19.7 |
| DunnCity | 15 mi | 7.1 |
| CaryTown | 17 mi | 61 |
| ApexTown | 18 mi | 26.9 |
| LindenTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| ClaytonTown | 18 mi | 16.8 |
| Four OaksTown | 18 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Angier, NC in?
- Angier is in Harnett County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Angier, NC?
- About 6,241 people live in Angier, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Angier?
- Nearby places include Fuquay-Varina (6.6 mi), Buies Creek (7.1 mi), Coats (7.8 mi), Lillington (8.6 mi), Holly Springs (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023