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Fair Bluff

North Carolina · 709 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 $22,434. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 472 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,900. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 60% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
709
−40%since 2000
from 1,181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
301 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 501 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+26%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3295617941K1K1990201020202024Fair Bluff
2024695
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,434
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,008 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,783
+81%since 2000
from $9,829 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−9%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(247)
Black58.7%(416)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(22)
Diversity Score64.4%(457)
Diversity Score
64
+5%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 41.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
63.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Bluff, North Carolina?

Fair Bluff, North Carolina has about 709 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fair Bluff, North Carolina earns about $22,434 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 $53,900, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Bluff, North Carolina?

About 15.9% 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 30.9% of people in Fair Bluff, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fair Bluff, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Fair Bluff, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 359 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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