Living in Bladen County, North Carolina

Bladen County is a county in North Carolina with a population of around 34,318. The main communities are Elizabethtown, Bladenboro, Clarkton.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $655/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $127K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.8%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 57°F) and hot summers (highs around 86°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Bladen County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 45 and a predominantly working-class population (16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.