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Moving to Angier, North Carolina

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The current estimated population of Angier is 5,300, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The town has experienced consistent population growth in recent years, largely due to its proximity to the expanding Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1901
  • County: Harnett County
  • Land area: 2.9 square miles
  • Population density: 1,827 people per square mile
  • Area code: 919
  • Zip code: 27501

Geography and Location

Angier is located in central North Carolina, about 22 miles south of Raleigh. Situated within Harnett County, the town is part of the larger Research Triangle region, which has fueled its growth as more people seek suburban living options near Raleigh. Angier’s landscape consists of gently rolling hills, farmland, and pockets of forest, reflecting the rural nature of much of the county. The town has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Angier is well-connected by U.S. Highway 401, providing easy access to both Raleigh and Fayetteville. Its location has made it an attractive option for commuters looking for more affordable housing outside of the urban center. The town hosts several annual events, including the popular “Crepe Myrtle Festival,” highlighting the community’s strong sense of identity and local pride.

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.7 years
Median household income: $33,849
Median house value: $96,100

Population by Race

Races in Angier:

  • White Non-Hispanic (62.5%)
  • Black (23.4%)
  • Hispanic (12.2%)
  • Other race (6.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: United States (12.6%), English (8.7%), German (7.6%), Irish (7.4%), Italian (3.2%), Scotch-Irish (2.2%).

Elevation: 301 feet

Land area: 2.3 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Angier

  • High school or higher: 70.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 14.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Angier town

  • Never married: 26.1%
  • Now married: 52.5%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

12.3% Foreign born (10.8% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +1,056 (+44.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Angier:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Angier:

  • RALEIGH-DURHAM INTL (about 25 miles; RALEIGH/DURHAM, NC; Abbreviation: RDU)
  • POPE AFB (about 30 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, NC; Abbreviation: POB)
  • FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL/GRANNIS FIELD (about 38 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, NC; Abbreviation: FAY)

Other public-use airports nearest to Angier:

  • TRIPLE W (about 8 miles; RALEIGH, NC; Abbreviation: 5W5)
  • HARNETT COUNTY (about 10 miles; ERWIN, NC; Abbreviation: HRJ)
  • JOHNSTON COUNTY (about 25 miles; SMITHFIELD, NC; Abbreviation: JNX)

Amtrak stations near Angier:

  • 20 miles: RALEIGH (320 W. CARRABUS ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 20 miles: CARY (311 N. ACADEMY ST.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Angier:

  • CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY INC (about 8 miles; BUIES CREEK, NC; Full-time enrollment: 5,286)
  • WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 16 miles; RALEIGH, NC; Full-time enrollment: 4,754)
  • SHAW UNIVERSITY (about 20 miles; RALEIGH, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,299)
  • MEREDITH COLLEGE (about 21 miles; RALEIGH, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,173)
  • NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY AT RALEIGH (about 22 miles; RALEIGH, NC; Full-time enrollment: 23,918)
  • CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; SANFORD, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,400)
  • DURHAM TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; DURHAM, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,338)

Schools

Public high school in Angier:

  • HARNETT CENTRAL HIGH (Students: 1,267; Location: 2911 HARNETT CENTRAL RD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Angier:

  • HARNETT CENTRAL MIDDLE (Students: 1,201; Location: 2529 HARNETT CENTRAL RD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • MCGEE’S CROSSROADS ELEM (Students: 873; Location: 10330 HWY 50 NORTH; Grades: PK – 05)
  • NORTH HARNETT PRIMARY (Students: 611; Location: 282 N HARNETT SCHOOL RD; Grades: KG – 03)
  • ANGIER ELEMENTARY (Students: 274; Location: 130 E MCIVER ST; Grades: 04 – 05)

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