Bladenboro Population

2010–2026

1,658

2026 projection

0.6% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Bladenboro. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,658+20.12%
20251,65600.00%
20241,656+181.10%
20231,638+120.74%
20221,626-140.85%
20211,640-80.49%
20201,648-40.24%
20191,652-231.37%
20181,675-211.24%
20171,696-191.11%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Bladenboro is growing slower than Bladen County, North Carolina, and the U.S.

  • North Carolina+7.2%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Bladen County+1.3%
  • Bladenboro+0.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Bladenboro Demographics

36.1median age

Median age

Female34.2 yrs
Male41.1 yrs

Adults

1,508
311 seniors (65+) · 21% of adults1,197 other adults

Sex

Female 57.8% · 1,300Male 42.2% · 949

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 22 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Bladenboro Income

$52,337median household income

Median household income

$52,337

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$52,019

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

27.3%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Bladenboro Marital Status

45% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married45%49%42%
Never married33%30%36%
Divorced11%14%8%
Widowed5%0%9%
Separated6%8%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201