Bladen County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,566 | — | #1,487 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $42,422 | -43.5% | #3,017 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.7 years | +14.9% | #795 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $135,100 | -52.1% | #2,456 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $773 | -33.5% | #2,322 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.0% | +74.3% | #2,839 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bladen County has a population of 29,566, making it the #1,487 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bladen County is $42,422, ranking #3,017 out of 3,222 counties — 43.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.0% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Bladen County is $135,100 (-52.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $773/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.2%.
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89.8% of residents in Bladen County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.
About Bladen County, North Carolina
Bladen County, North Carolina has a total population of 29,566, making it the 1,487th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bladen County is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bladen County is $42,422, which ranks #3,017 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 43.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Bladen County is $135,100, 52.1% below the national median. Renters in Bladen County pay a median gross rent of $773 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bladen County, 19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.3 min.
Bladen County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (32.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.3%).
All data for Bladen County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.