Neills Creek Township, Harnett County, North Carolina

Neills Creek Township is a township in Harnett County, North Carolina. About 8,312 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 32.3 sq mi (83.8 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Neills Creek Township in North Carolina
Grove TownshipLillington Township
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
8,312 ± 608
County
Harnett County
School district
Harnett County Schools
Land area
32.3 sq mi (83.8 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$58,678 ± $5,677
Median home value
$316,800 ± $24,795
Water area
0.39 sq mi (1.02 km²)
State
North Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
3708592220
Coordinates (central point)
35.423358, -78.758039

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Cities, towns and communities in Neills Creek Township, largest first

  1. Lillington (town)4,709 people
  2. Buies Creek (CDP)3,746 people

These places’ central points lie inside Neills Creek Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Lillington Township4.2 mi south
  2. Black River Township4.7 mi north
  3. Grove Township5.8 mi east
  4. Hectors Creek Township6.6 mi northwest

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Neills Creek Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Harnett County, largest first

  1. Anderson Creek Township24,307 people
  2. Barbecue Township19,721 people
  3. Black River Township14,123 people
  4. Johnsonville Township13,747 people
  5. Grove Township12,144 people
  6. Averasboro Township11,785 people
  7. Upper Little River Township9,392 people
  8. Hectors Creek Township6,918 people
  9. Duke Township6,318 people
  10. Lillington Township4,927 people
  11. Stewarts Creek Township4,404 people
  12. Buckhorn Township3,052 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Harnett County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Neills Creek Township

Longest day
14 hours 33 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 46 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:59 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:41 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:02 PM around December 5
Latest sunset
8:34 PM around June 29

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:23 AM5:25 PM10 h 2 min
Feb 157:01 AM5:57 PM10 h 56 min
Mar 157:25 AM7:22 PM11 h 57 min
Apr 156:42 AM7:47 PM13 h 5 min
May 156:10 AM8:12 PM14 h 2 min
Jun 155:59 AM8:31 PM14 h 32 min
Jul 156:11 AM8:30 PM14 h 19 min
Aug 156:34 AM8:04 PM13 h 30 min
Sep 156:57 AM7:22 PM12 h 25 min
Oct 157:21 AM6:39 PM11 h 18 min
Nov 156:50 AM5:08 PM10 h 18 min
Dec 157:16 AM5:03 PM9 h 47 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Harnett County or the local office.

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