Bladen County, North Carolina

Total Population: 29,591

County Seat: Elizabethtown

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Median Home Value

$125,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$44,528

Across all households

Median Age

44.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)53.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)33.0%
Hispanic or Latino9.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
Two or More Races1.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.6%

65 Years and Over

23.2%

Male

48.3%

Female

51.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.4%

No Health Insurance

8.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$44,528

Mean Household Income

$66,507

Per Capita Income

$28,970

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

65.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

27.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$125,800

Median Rent

$752/mo

Total Housing Units

15,272

Owner-Occupied

69.8%

Renter-Occupied

30.2%

Vacancy Rate

23.8%

Married Couple Households

41.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

35.6%

Average Household Size

2.50

Broadband Internet Access

83.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37017.