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Lillington, NC

Town in Harnett County, North Carolina.

Population

4,709

Land area

7.7sq mi

People per sq mi

614

ZIP codes

0

Lillington and its ZIP codes

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Lillington at a glance

  • Lillington is about 2.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $81,760 a year, 13% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,200 (14% below North Carolina) and median rent is $997 a month.

Local data for Lillington, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lillington, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$81,760

Poverty rate

4.9%

Median home value

$247,200

Median rent

$997/mo

Homeownership

63.1%

Bachelor's or higher

19.3%

Median age

37.2

Average commute

26.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (557), Mexican Americans (220), Irish Americans (199).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harnett County. PPP loans are for Lillington.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Sep 2026, -0.5 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

Harnett County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lillington, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.6%
  • Carpooled6.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
  • Worked from home6.5%

Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lillington, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lillington, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.8%

U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

16.4%

U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.4%

U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts

Cities near Lillington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Buies CreekCensus-designated place4.1 mi3
BunnlevelCensus-designated place6.7 mi7.6
MamersCensus-designated place6.9 mi6
CoatsTown8.3 mi1.5
AngierTown8.6 mi4.6
ErwinTown9.6 mi4.3
LindenTown11 mi0.5
Anderson CreekCensus-designated place12 mi20.2
Fuquay-VarinaTown13 mi19.4
DunnCity13 mi7.1
BroadwayTown14 mi1.3
BarbecueCensus-designated place14 mi5.7
Spout SpringsCensus-designated place15 mi10.4
BensonTown15 mi3
GodwinTown16 mi0.7
Holly SpringsTown17 mi19.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lillington, NC in?
Lillington is in Harnett County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Lillington, NC?
About 4,709 people live in Lillington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lillington?
Nearby places include Buies Creek (4.1 mi), Bunnlevel (6.7 mi), Mamers (6.9 mi), Coats (8.3 mi), Angier (8.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023