Fair Bluff is a town located in Columbus County North Carolina. Fair Bluff has a 2024 population of 747. Fair Bluff is currently growing at a rate of 1.36% annually and its population has increased by 5.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 706 in 2020.
The average household income in Fair Bluff is $38,569 with a poverty rate of 31.04%. The median age in Fair Bluff is 51.8 years: 49.8 years for males, and 52.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fair Bluff was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 313 | 61.01% |
| White | 117 | 22.81% |
| Asian | 42 | 8.19% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 6.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.19% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 231 | 2.19 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Non Family | 111 | 1.08 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Married | 82 | 3.1 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Female | 37 | 3.46 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Male | 1 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
74.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 12.14% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 9.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 7.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 2.37% |
| High School Graduate | 158 | 41.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 5.01% |
| Some College | 81 | 21.37% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 245 | 205 | 24 |
| White | 92 | 88 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 4 |
| Asian | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 19.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $16,316 | $50,556 | $15,987 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $5,875 | $5,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $39,286 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.37% of Fair Bluff residents speak only English, while 8.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 313 | 52 | 16.61% |
| Asian | 42 | 42 | 100% |
| White | 117 | 35 | 29.91% |
| Multiple | 30 | 23 | 76.67% |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 100% |
31.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.24%
Male Poverty Rate
30.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fair Bluff is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fair Bluff is Black, with 16.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 36.84% |
| High School | 22.15% |
| Some College | 10.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 40% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Female Employed | 10.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,559 | $46,118 |
| Households | $29,063 | $38,569 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,688 | $30,408 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 19.05% |
| Black | 16 | 6.37% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 19.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.9%
Labor Force Participation
43.6%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
76.8%
Born in Fair Bluff
93.96%
Native Born
6.04%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
6.04%
Naturalized
93.96% of Fair Bluff residents were born in the United States, with 76.8% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 799 | 11 | 1.4% |
| 2028 | 788 | 10 | 1.29% |
| 2027 | 778 | 10 | 1.3% |
| 2026 | 768 | 11 | 1.45% |
| 2025 | 757 | 10 | 1.34% |
| 2024 | 747 | 10 | 1.36% |
| 2023 | 737 | 20 | 2.79% |
| 2022 | 717 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 2021 | 715 | 9 | 1.27% |
| 2020 | 706 | -175 | -19.86% |
| 2019 | 881 | -7 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 888 | -4 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 892 | -12 | -1.33% |
| 2016 | 904 | -10 | -1.09% |
| 2015 | 914 | -4 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 918 | -7 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 925 | -11 | -1.18% |
| 2012 | 936 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 941 | -8 | -0.84% |
| 2010 | 949 | 0 | 0% |