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 $58,620 with a poverty rate of 18.2%. The median age in Bladenboro is 36.4 years: 37.3 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bladenboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,348 | 54.25% |
| Other race | 501 | 20.16% |
| Black or African American | 424 | 17.06% |
| Native American | 182 | 7.32% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 756 | 3.29 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Married | 301 | 4.52 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Non Family | 243 | 1.01 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Female | 194 | 4.05 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 18 | 5.11 | 22.2 | 77.8 |
4.28
Average Family Size
3.29
Average Household Size
42.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 5.98% |
| Associates Degree | 254 | 17.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 137 | 9.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 2.99% |
| High School Graduate | 436 | 30.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 187 | 13% |
| Some College | 296 | 20.57% |
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 | 933 | 786 | 172 |
| Black | 286 | 275 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 178 | 69 | 0 |
| Other Race | 170 | 61 | 0 |
| Native American | 44 | 38 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,713 | $0 | $58,768 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,333 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,875 | $40,313 | $37,589 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,150 | $29,575 | $57,904 |
| Some College | $0 | $28,818 | $85,938 |
$39,150
Average Earnings
$29,575
Average Male
$57,904
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.75% of Bladenboro residents speak only English, while 21.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,313 | 170 | 12.95% |
| Native | 182 | 154 | 84.62% |
| Hispanic | 655 | 154 | 23.51% |
| Black | 424 | 75 | 17.69% |
| Multiple | 30 | 24 | 80% |
18.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.3%
Male Poverty Rate
16.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bladenboro is Native, with 84.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bladenboro is White, with 12.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.58% |
| Some College | 16.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 3.66% |
| Male Employed | 1.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,813 | $76,360 |
| Households | $54,797 | $58,620 |
| Married Families | $89,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,688 | $19,968 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
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
86
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 6.88% |
| Black | 16 | 5.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
70.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
76.42%
Born in Bladenboro
93.16%
Native Born
6.84%
Foreign Born
6.84%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
93.16% of Bladenboro residents were born in the United States, with 76.42% having been born in North Carolina. 6.84% 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% |