Bladen County, North Carolina
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 32,278 people, 12,897 households, and 8,937 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 37 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 15,316 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 57.22% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 37.91% Black
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or African American
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, 2.04% Native American
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, 0.10% Asian
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
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, 1.97% from other races
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, and 0.73% from two or more races. 3.71% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
By 2005 55.8% of the population of Bladen County was non-Hispanic whites. 36.8% of the population was African-American. 5.0% of the population of was Latino. 2.3% of the population was Native American.
There were 12,897 households out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 15.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% were non-families. 27.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 25.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,877, and the median income for a family was $33,974. Males had a median income of $27,799 versus $21,973 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,735. About 16.60% of families and 21.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.70% of those under age 18 and 24.20% of those age 65 or over.
Populated places
- AbbottsburgAbbottsburg, North CarolinaAbbottsburg is a small unincorporated community in Bladen County, North Carolina. In 1950 it had a population of 157. Abbottsburg was named for Joseph C. Abbott, president of the Cape Fear Building Company. The community incorporated in 1903, though it later disincorporated.-Sources:*Encyclopedia...
- BladenboroBladenboro, North CarolinaBladenboro is a town in Bladen County, North Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,718.-History:Development around Bladenboro, a farming community also known in its earliest days for its turpentine and lumber, began to take off after a railroad was built...
- ButtersButters, North CarolinaButters is a census-designated place in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2000 census, the CDP population was 261.-Geography:Butters is located at 34°33'37" North, 78°50'42" West ....
- ClarktonClarkton, North CarolinaClarkton is a town in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 705 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Clarkton is located at ....
- DublinDublin, North CarolinaDublin is a town in Bladen County, North Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 250.-Geography:Dublin is located at ....
- East ArcadiaEast Arcadia, North CarolinaEast Arcadia is a town in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 524 at the 2000 census.-Geography:East Arcadia is located at ....
- ElizabethtownElizabethtown, North CarolinaElizabethtown is a town in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,698 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Bladen County.-Geography:Elizabethtown is located at ....
- KellyKelly, North CarolinaKelly is a census-designated place in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 454 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Kelly is located at ....
- Tar HeelTar Heel, North CarolinaTar Heel is a town located in Bladen County, North Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 70.Tar Heel is home to the largest pork processing plant in the world which opened in 1992, operated by Smithfield Foods and is located just north of the Town...
- White LakeWhite Lake, North CarolinaWhite Lake is a town in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 529 at the 2000 census.-Geography:White Lake is located at ....
- White OakWhite Oak, North CarolinaWhite Oak is a census-designated place in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 304 at the 2000 census.-Geography:White Oak is located at ....