Bladen County's 2026 population is estimated at 30,321, reflecting a 0.91% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Bladen County is the 72nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 35,178 and has grown -13.81% since 2010.
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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