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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fair Bluff

North Carolina · 1,068 residents · 2.359 sq mi
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Fair Bluff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,917. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,500. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,068
−10%vs 2000
vs 1,181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
453 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 501 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.9
−11%vs 2000
vs 39.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3295617941K1K1990201020202024Fair Bluff
2024695
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,917
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $17,008 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,475
−14%vs 2000
vs $9,829 in 2000
US average: $14,340
31.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $289 in 2000
US average: $450
69.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.7% in 2000
30.3% rent
3.1
+16%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(447)
Black59.3%(700)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(724)
1990
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(478)
Black54.7%(584)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score62.8%(671)
63
+2%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fair Bluff, North Carolina?

Fair Bluff, North Carolina has about 1,068 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fair Bluff, North Carolina?

The typical household in Fair Bluff, North Carolina earns about $12,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fair Bluff, North Carolina expensive?

In Fair Bluff, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $39,500, and the typical rent is about $200 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Bluff, North Carolina?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fair Bluff, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fair Bluff, North Carolina?

About 31.4% of people in Fair Bluff, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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