Harrells: Demographics & People
Census counts 175 people in Harrells, in 66 households. Population shrank 20.4% from 220 (2022) to 175 (2024). Median age 38.1 years. (1.6y younger than Sampson County; 1.9y older than North Carolina). Children under 18 are 29% of the population. Population is 54% White (non-Hispanic) and 27% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.57). 77% of households are family-led. County is gaining 656 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs North Carolina avg 2.5).
- 23% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs North Carolina 42%).
- 97 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs North Carolina 64).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 20.4% from 220 (2022) to 175 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~141 (extrapolated at -10.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 102.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 48,715 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -20.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 220 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 175 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 175 people (vs North Carolina 70,630) |
| Population Estimate | 102 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 38.1y is 0.8 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 29% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 38.1 years (vs North Carolina 36.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 28.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 175 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 50 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 25.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 64.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 36 |
| Population under 18 | 50 |
| Median age | 38.1 years (vs North Carolina 36.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 175 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.57 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 99 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 102 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 16 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 56.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 47.0% |
| Black population | 27.4% (vs North Carolina 26.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 13.7% (vs North Carolina 12.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 53.7% (vs North Carolina 51.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 139 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 24 |
| Share born in this state | 79.4% |
| Share born in another state | 20.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 13.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 6.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 17 |
Households & Family Composition
66 households. Averaging 2.7 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 77% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 53 families, 11% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 62 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 53 |
| Married couples with children | 6 |
| Single-parent households | 5 |
| Average household size | 2.72 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 27.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,248 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 488 |
| Family households | 51 households (vs North Carolina 17,226) |
| Households that are families | 77.3% (vs North Carolina 58.5%) |
| Total households | 66 households (vs North Carolina 25,235) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 656 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 44,499 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 43,843 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 656 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 9 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.3% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | NC-03 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 37061 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 37 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 061 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Duplin |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 38.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 33.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 42.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 37061 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Duplin County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,641 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 37061 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Duplin County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 61.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 47.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 30.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 58,741 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 8.30 |
| Family Score · Schools | 14 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 28.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 175, shrinking, family-oriented, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 175 people (vs North Carolina 70,630) |
| Town Summary · County | Duplin County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade