Bladen County's estimated 2026 population is 30,047 with a growth rate of 0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bladen County is the 72nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 35,178 and has seen a growth of -14.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.7 years
Female: 46.5 years
Male: 42.3 years
There are 23,472 adults, (6,935 of whom are seniors) in Bladen County.
Female: 15,289 (51.7%)
Male: 14,277 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Bladen County includes 54.52% White, 32.36% Black or African American, 5.93% other race, 3.24% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,119 | 54.52% |
| Black or African American | 9,569 | 32.36% |
| Other race | 1,753 | 5.93% |
| Two or more races | 1,100 | 3.72% |
| Native American | 957 | 3.24% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.07% |
Bladen County's average per capita income is $39,977. Household income levels show a median of $42,422. The poverty rate stands at 21.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,316 | - |
| Families | $62,005 | $79,371 |
| Households | $42,422 | $63,070 |
| Non Families | $25,066 | $33,584 |
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