Bladen County's estimated 2026 population is 30,321 with a growth rate of 0.91% 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 -13.81% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bladen County includes 54.91% White, 33.55% Black or African American, 5.64% other race, 3.24% Native American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (54.91%)
Black or African American (33.55%)
Other race (5.64%)
Native American (3.24%)
Two or more races (2.45%)
Asian (0.21%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,248 | 54.91% |
| Black or African American | 9,928 | 33.55% |
| Other race | 1,668 | 5.64% |
| Native American | 960 | 3.24% |
| Two or more races | 726 | 2.45% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.21% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bladen County's average per capita income is $40,901. Household income levels show a median of $44,528. The poverty rate stands at 21.24%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,556 | - |
| Families | $62,270 | $84,276 |
| Households | $44,528 | $66,507 |
| Non Families | $26,604 | $39,393 |
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