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Barbecue, NC
Census-designated place in Harnett County, North Carolina.
Population
5,910
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,042
ZIP codes
0
Barbecue and its ZIP codes
Barbecue at a glance
- Barbecue is about 4.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 151st most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $79,426 a year, 10% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,800 (24% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,383 a month.
Local data for Barbecue, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barbecue, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,426
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$219,800
Median rent
$1,383/mo
Homeownership
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
36.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (487), Irish Americans (484), Mexican Americans (469).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harnett County. PPP loans are for Barbecue.
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
Barbecue, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 36.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barbecue, 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
Cities near Barbecue
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spout SpringsCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 10.4 |
| Anderson CreekCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 20.2 |
| MamersCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 6 |
| Spring LakeTown | 9.1 mi | 23.6 |
| BroadwayTown | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| CameronTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| SanfordCity | 13 mi | 33.2 |
| VassTown | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| LillingtonTown | 14 mi | 7.7 |
| BunnlevelCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.6 |
| LindenTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| FayettevilleCity | 17 mi | 148.3 |
| Buies CreekCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3 |
| Whispering PinesVillage | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| ErwinTown | 20 mi | 4.3 |
| WadeTown | 21 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barbecue, NC in?
- Barbecue is in Harnett County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Barbecue, NC?
- About 5,910 people live in Barbecue, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barbecue?
- Nearby places include Spout Springs (2.5 mi), Anderson Creek (6.1 mi), Mamers (9 mi), Spring Lake (9.1 mi), Broadway (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023