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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Bladen County

North Carolina · 32,278 residents · 875.032 sq mi
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Bladen County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,877. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,900. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,278
+13%since 1990
from 28,663 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 33 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.9
+8%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,877
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,015 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,735
+55%since 1990
from $9,497 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
22.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(16,945)
Black39.2%(11,237)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(117)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score62.6%(17,936)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(18,035)
Black37.7%(12,170)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,198)
Asian0.1%(26)
Diversity Score64.9%(20,953)
Diversity Score
65
+4%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.6%
+14.2 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
−17%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Bladen County to nearby counties

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Home value$146,000+161%
Population50,487+68%
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BLADEN COUNTY VS
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Home value$150,700+170%
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BLADEN COUNTY VS
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Home value$199,200+256%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bladen County, North Carolina?

Bladen County, North Carolina has about 32,278 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bladen County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Bladen County, North Carolina earns about $26,877 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bladen County, North Carolina expensive?

In Bladen County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $55,900, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Bladen County, North Carolina?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bladen County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bladen County, North Carolina?

About 21.0% of people in Bladen County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bladen County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bladen County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,615 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9506.01Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9506.02
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 28337ZIP 28320ZIP 28433ZIP 28399ZIP 28392ZIP 28447ZIP 28448ZIP 28434ZIP 28332
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