Bladenboro is a town located in Bladen County North Carolina. Bladenboro has a 2024 population of 1,629. Bladenboro is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,648 in 2020.
The average household income in Bladenboro is $59,895 with a poverty rate of 22.22%. The median age in Bladenboro is 29 years: 32.6 years for males, and 26.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bladenboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,224 | 56.12% |
| Black or African American | 410 | 18.8% |
| Other race | 347 | 15.91% |
| Native American | 178 | 8.16% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 708 | 3.08 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Married | 299 | 3.93 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 240 | 1.08 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Female | 159 | 4.31 | 6.3 | 93.7 |
| Male | 10 | 6 | 0 | 100 |
4.06
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
43.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 114 | 9.7% |
| Associates Degree | 123 | 10.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 106 | 9.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 2.89% |
| High School Graduate | 369 | 31.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 7.57% |
| Some College | 340 | 28.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 848 | 738 | 130 |
| Black | 172 | 142 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 125 | 66 | 0 |
| Other Race | 110 | 51 | 0 |
| Native American | 32 | 28 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 53.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,898 | $0 | $61,736 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,433 | $42,917 | $40,048 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,406 | $41,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,750 | $40,703 | $60,440 |
| Some College | $40,625 | $29,601 | $0 |
$43,750
Average Earnings
$40,703
Average Male
$60,440
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.92% of Bladenboro residents speak only English, while 18.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,209 | 189 | 15.63% |
| Native | 178 | 168 | 94.38% |
| Hispanic | 495 | 148 | 29.9% |
| Black | 410 | 113 | 27.56% |
| Multiple | 22 | 5 | 22.73% |
22.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.38%
Male Poverty Rate
19.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bladenboro is Native, with 94.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bladenboro is White, with 15.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.72% |
| Some College | 18.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.33% |
| Female Employed | 8.28% |
| Male Employed | 1.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,371 | $79,078 |
| Households | $55,517 | $59,895 |
| Married Families | $91,789 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $21,940 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
55
Number of Veterans
55
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 4.27% |
| Black | 16 | 7.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
81.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.02%
Born in Bladenboro
94.96%
Native Born
5.04%
Foreign Born
5.04%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
94.96% of Bladenboro residents were born in the United States, with 76.02% having been born in North Carolina. 5.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,605 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 1,610 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 1,615 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 1,619 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 1,624 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 1,629 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 1,634 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 1,630 | -12 | -0.73% |
| 2021 | 1,642 | -6 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 1,648 | -52 | -3.06% |
| 2019 | 1,700 | -18 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 1,718 | -16 | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 1,734 | -14 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 1,748 | -30 | -1.69% |
| 2015 | 1,778 | -17 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 1,795 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 1,802 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 1,809 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 1,816 | -16 | -0.87% |
| 2010 | 1,832 | 0 | 0% |