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 $40,600 with a poverty rate of 19.68%. The median age in Fair Bluff is 54.7 years: 57.2 years for males, and 53.5 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 | 266 | 60.87% |
| White | 136 | 31.12% |
| Native American | 19 | 4.35% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 2.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 220 | 1.99 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 111 | 1.09 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Married | 78 | 2.94 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Female | 30 | 2.77 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 1 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
2.9
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
76.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 9.33% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 9.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 6.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 1.6% |
| High School Graduate | 154 | 41.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.67% |
| Some College | 110 | 29.33% |
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 | 221 | 191 | 17 |
| White | 124 | 110 | 12 |
| Native American | 19 | 18 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 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 white people with a rate of 9.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $15,781 | $0 | $15,969 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $17,180 | $0 | $17,035 |
| Some College | $0 | $26,397 | $60,556 |
$17,180
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$17,035
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.31% of Fair Bluff residents speak only English, while 0.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 266 | 55 | 20.68% |
| White | 136 | 15 | 11.03% |
| Multiple | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 100% |
19.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
25%
Male Poverty Rate
16.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fair Bluff is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fair Bluff is White, with 11.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.69% |
| High School | 18.18% |
| Some College | 10.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 19.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Female Employed | 10.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $58,064 |
| Households | $25,500 | $40,600 |
| Married Families | $72,353 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,453 | $23,451 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.2%
Male Marriage Rate
28.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
55
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 33 | 14.93% |
| White | 22 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.8%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
89.47%
Born in Fair Bluff
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Fair Bluff residents were born in the United States, with 89.47% 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 Europe.
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% |