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Bladen County, NC market data
How Bladen County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 30,007
- +1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 11,824
- Median household income
- $42,422
- +17.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $135,100
- Jobs located here
- 13,683
- Highest market score
- 82
- Insurance agencies, #173 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Bladen County has an estimated 30,007 people and 11,824 households. Population estimates put the population change in Bladen County from 2020 to 2025 at +1.3%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Bladen County is $42,422, 47% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 17.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bladen County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
Of the business types scored in Bladen County, insurance agencies (82); auto repair and car care businesses (68); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (63) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #173 of 2,272 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (90% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (69% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Bladen County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Bladen County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 82 | #173 of 2,272 | 7 | 5.9 | $4.8M | 379 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 68 | #423 of 2,401 | 33 | 27.9 | $354K | 132 | 13 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 63 | #391 of 1,771 | 7 | 5.9 | $2M | 120 | 9 |
| Auto repair shops | 61 | #687 of 2,378 | 21 | 17.8 | $556K | 125 | 11 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 60 | #552 of 2,176 | 13 | 11.0 | Index only | 211 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 60 | #741 of 2,358 | 15 | 12.7 | $2.6M | 109 | 18 |
| Real estate | 59 | #603 of 2,229 | 14 | 11.8 | Index only | 246 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 57 | #683 of 2,057 | 7 | 5.9 | $3.8M | 157 | 17 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 55 | #791 of 2,088 | 6 | 5.1 | $954K | 144 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 54 | #1,003 of 2,394 | 46 | 38.9 | $234K | 154 | 12 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 53 | #822 of 1,886 | 8 | 6.8 | $1.3M | 137 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 52 | #793 of 1,769 | 5 | 4.2 | $1.7M | 191 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 52 | #922 of 2,063 | 6 | 5.1 | $5.8M | 156 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 50 | #914 of 1,889 | 6 | 5.1 | $5.8M | 140 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 49 | #749 of 1,451 | 5 | 4.2 | $2.3M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 48 | #1,196 of 2,210 | 17 | 14.4 | $1.1M | 121 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 47 | #955 of 1,707 | 6 | 5.1 | $4.4M | 93 | 8 |
| Funeral homes | 46 | #826 of 1,472 | 7 | 5.9 | $287K | 42 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 42 | #1,102 of 1,656 | 9 | 7.6 | $1.2M | 67 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 42 | #1,547 of 2,405 | 54 | 45.7 | $644K | 97 | 15 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 40 | #1,398 of 2,087 | 16 | 13.5 | $1.1M | 89 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 40 | #1,612 of 2,405 | 96 | 81.2 | $362K | 98 | 43 |
| Pet businesses | 37 | #1,630 of 2,200 | 12 | 10.1 | $672K | 77 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 34 | #1,175 of 1,530 | 8 | 6.8 | $1.5M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 30 | #2,124 of 2,385 | 37 | 31.3 | $226K | 106 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 27 | #1,858 of 2,090 | 10 | 8.5 | $3.5M | 68 | 26 |
| Barbershops | 23 | #1,188 of 1,356 | 6 | 5.1 | $1.4M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 21 | #1,867 of 2,070 | 12 | 10.1 | $5.1M | 55 | 7 |
| Child care and preschools | 19 | #1,499 of 1,611 | 8 | 6.8 | $463K | 46 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 19 | #2,238 of 2,339 | 26 | 22.0 | $322K | 75 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 18 | #2,065 of 2,261 | 18 | 15.2 | $3.4M | 43 | 8 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 18 | #2,093 of 2,222 | 21 | 17.8 | $1.7M | 54 | 26 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 17 | #2,267 of 2,402 | 35 | 29.6 | $1.8M | 52 | 15 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.4 | $2.7M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.4 | $2M | 74 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.5 | $4.7M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.5 | $4.7M | 161 | 9 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.5 | $1.9M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.5 | $2.7M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $5.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $11.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $26.7M | Too few | 9 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $18.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $14.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $10.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Bladen County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $11.7M | $987 | 103 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $38.8M | $3,286 | 127 |
| Food away from home | $34.8M | $2,941 | 72 |
| Groceries | $61.3M | $5,183 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $8.4M | $709 | 71 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.7M | $313 | 54 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.7M | $484 | 49 |
| Medical and dental services | $10.8M | $912 | 71 |
| Pets | $8.1M | $682 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $18.1M | $1,530 | 74 |
| Vehicle insurance | $33.3M | $2,816 | 144 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $26.7M | $2,257 | 75 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $14.1M | $1,197 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $149.4M | $12,632 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Bladen County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 30,007+1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 11,824
- Median age
- 43.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 875 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 34
- Median household income
- $42,422+17.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $63,070
- Median home value
- $135,100
- Jobs located here
- 13,683
- Daytime population
- 30,586Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Bladen County, NC growing?
Population estimates put Bladen County at 30,007 people in 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 11,824 households. Median household income rose 17.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Bladen County, NC spend?
Households in Bladen County spend about $149.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $61.3M on groceries and $38.8M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Bladen County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Bladen County, NC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Bladen County are for insurance agencies (82); auto repair and car care businesses (68); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (63). Bladen County ranks #173 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Bladen County, NC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Bladen County is $42,422 a year, 47% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $135,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Bladen County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (90% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (69% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 33 of the 56 business types have a score in Bladen County, each ranked against other counties.
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