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Bladen County

North Carolina · 35,190 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 $30,471. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,300. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,190
+9%since 2000
from 32,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+9%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K30K32K34K36K1990201020202024Bladen County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,471
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,877 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,890
+21%since 2000
from $14,735 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(18,035)
Black37.7%(12,170)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,198)
Asian0.1%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.9%(20,953)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(19,242)
Black34.7%(12,202)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(2,502)
Asian0.2%(67)
Other3.9%(1,356)
Diversity Score72.3%(25,448)
Diversity Score
72
+11%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bladen County, North Carolina?

Bladen County, North Carolina has about 35,190 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bladen County, North Carolina earns about $30,471 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 $77,300, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Bladen County, North Carolina?

About 9.8% 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 24.1% 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 6,527 residents, a change of about 23 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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