Bladen County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Bladen County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37017
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 017
Geography
- Land Area
- 874.96 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 887.71 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.591938
- Longitude
- -78.539489
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 28,651
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 22,635
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,748 | 93.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,902 | 6.6% |
| White | 15,953 | 55.7% |
| Black | 9,495 | 33.1% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 697 | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,796 | 96.3% |
| Hispanic | 842 | 3.7% |
| White | 13,324 | 58.9% |
| Black | 7,812 | 34.5% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 775 | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 29,566
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $45,311
- Poverty Rate
- 21.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,417
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,119 | 54.5% |
| Black | 9,569 | 32.4% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 20,106
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,487 | 42.2% |
| Republican | 4,829 | 24.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,718 | 33.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,234 | 45.9% |
| Female | 10,851 | 54.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,283 | 56.1% |
| Hispanic | 709 | 3.5% |
| Black | 7,138 | 35.5% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,164
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,837 | 60.6% |
| Hispanic | 173 | 24.4% |
| Black | 3,717 | 52.1% |
| Asian | 37 | 54.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,132 | 55.6% |
| Female | 6,031 | 55.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,875 (27.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,143 (19.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,286
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $150,521
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $764
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.6%
- Work From Home
- 8.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.