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Bladenboro

North Carolina · 1,648 residents · 2.215 sq mi
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Bladenboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,783. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,600. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,648
−4%since 2000
from 1,718 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
744 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 776 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+1%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Bladenboro
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,783
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,300 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,962
+39%since 2000
from $15,102 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
49.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−37%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(1,368)
Black17.8%(305)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.4%(677)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66%(1,087)
Black23.8%(393)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(59)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other4.6%(76)
Diversity Score61.2%(1,008)
Diversity Score
61
+55%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 43.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
61.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bladenboro, North Carolina?

Bladenboro, North Carolina has about 1,648 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bladenboro, North Carolina?

The typical household in Bladenboro, North Carolina earns about $43,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bladenboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Bladenboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $80,600, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Bladenboro, North Carolina?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bladenboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bladenboro, North Carolina?

About 21.5% of people in Bladenboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bladenboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bladenboro, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 185 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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