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Bladenboro, NC


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Bladenboro, North Carolina

Bladenboro, North Carolina, in Bladen county, is 35 miles S of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 85 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is home to some 1,718 residents.

The People and Families of Bladenboro

In Bladenboro, about 49% of adults are married. People in Bladenboro have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Bladenboro than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bladenboro had a median family income of $30,900.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Bladenboro.

Bladenboro Housing

According to the 2000 census, 59% of the housing in Bladenboro was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Bladenboro.

Commuting

In Bladenboro, 99% of commuters drive to work. People in the town expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Bladenboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBladenboro Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Bladenboro Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Bladenboro, NC

Comparing Bladenboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity94
Female Share of the Population97
Age of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens88
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married24
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults21
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime25
Low Violent Crime11
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