Town · North Carolina
Bladenboro, North Carolina
Bladenboro, town, in Bladen County, North Carolina. Bladenboro had 1,656 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,648 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,249 (±540). GEOID 3706240.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,656
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,648 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,249 ±540
Median household income
$52,337
±$16,849 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$99,500
±$22,713 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$655
±$108 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Bladenboro and what county is it in?
Bladenboro is a town in Bladen County, North Carolina. It covers 2.2 square miles of land, 744 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bladenboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,656 people lived in Bladenboro on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,648 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,249 (±540).
| Measure | Bladenboro | Bladen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,249 ±540 | 29,566 | no clear change |
| Households | 865 ±168 | 11,824 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60 ±0.40 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 948 ±167 | 15,286 | no clear change |
Bladenboro's population since 2000
From 1,718 in 2000 to 1,656 in 2025: down 3.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bladenboro as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bladenboro?
The median resident of Bladenboro is 36.1 years old; 32.9% are under 18 and 13.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 20.9%.
| Measure | Bladenboro | Bladen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 ±11.5 | 44.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 32.9% ±7.7 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.8% ±5.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Male | 42.2% ±5.4 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.0% ±13.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.5% ±14.5 pts | 53.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.9% ±9.6 pts | 32.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.8% ±5.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.1% ±13.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0% ±3.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9% ±5.2 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9% ±4.7 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.4% ±5.7 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.6% ±7.8 pts | 19.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.2% ±2.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.1% ±9.9 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±2.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bladenboro earn?
Half of Bladenboro's 865 households earn less than $52,337 a year (±$16,849), against $42,422 in Bladen County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $45,094 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bladenboro | Bladen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,337 ±$16,849 | $42,422 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $61,614 ±$12,134 | $63,070 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,517 ±$5,190 | $27,713 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.3% ±11.5 pts | 22.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.8% ±21.5 pts | 36.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 33.6% ±11.9 pts | 26.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±4.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2% ±5.5 pts | 85.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bladenboro?
Owners occupy 46.7% of Bladenboro's occupied homes and renters 53.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $99,500 by its owner (±$22,713). The median renter pays $655 a month including utilities, and 29.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bladenboro | Bladen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $99,500 ±$22,713 | $135,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $655 ±$108 | $773 | −$173 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.8% ±15.1 pts | 44.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,127 ±$107 | $1,281 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46.7% ±11.3 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 53.3% ±11.3 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 948 ±167 | 15,286 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.6% ±11.0 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.9% ±8.8 pts | 31.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±2.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7% ±3.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.7% ±5.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% ±3.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Bladenboro work and get to work?
84.7% of Bladenboro's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes.
| Measure | Bladenboro | Bladen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.5% ±9.5 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±3.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.7% ±12.2 pts | 79.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.6% ±2.7 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.4% ±5.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3% ±11.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min ±4.7 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bladenboro?
No census tract lies mostly in Bladenboro; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9505.02Bladen County | 3,472 | $35,435 |
| Tract 9505.01Bladen County | 2,236 | $62,284 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bladenboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Bladenboro compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bladenboro is the 8,395th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 277th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Bladenboro ranks 303rd of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 277th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 268th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 283rd | 443 |
| Median household income | 303rd | 434 |
| Per capita income | 379th | 443 |
| Median home value | 426th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 370th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 57th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 375th | 421 |
| Median age | 357th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 401st | 443 |
| Travel time to work | 287th | 439 |
Bladenboro's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Bladenboro with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bladenboro?
19 of the 57 figures for Bladenboro on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bladenboro are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bladenboro.