Bladen County, North Carolina
Bladen County: county in North Carolina, United States
About
Bladen County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,190 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 32,911 inhabitants. Its county seat is Elizabethtown. The county was created 292 years ago in 1733.
County Snapshot
Bladen County at a glance
Bladen County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
North Carolina counties
100
Open related pagesLargest city
Long ViewPopulation 4,951
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Bladen County
| Population | 32,911 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Area | 2298 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.6% |
| Easternmost point | Point(-78.1765 34.4653) |
| Northernmost point | Point(-78.5028 34.8643) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.6143,-78.5632 |
| Named for | Martin Bladen |
| Altitude | 33 feet / 10 meters |
| Capital | Elizabethtown |
| Establishment | January 01, 1734 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:04:50 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bladen County is located at 34°36'52"N 78°33'47"W (34.6143100, -78.5631800). It has 4 neighbors: Columbus County, Pender County, Robeson County and Sampson County.
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The largest city of Bladen County is Long View with a population of 4,951. Other cities include, Mount Olive population 4,661, Elizabethtown population 3,378, Bladenboro population 1,697 and White Lake population 742. See all Bladen County cities & populated places.
Bladen County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bladen County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Long View | 4,951 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Mount Olive | 4,661 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Elizabethtown | 3,378 | City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bladenboro | 1,697 | City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| White Lake | 742 | Town in Bladen County, North Carolina, USA |
| Clarkton | 741 | City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Kelly | 544 | Township in Bladen County, North Carolina |
| East Arcadia | 470 | City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Dublin | 328 | Town in North Carolina |
| Tar Heel | 115 | City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Official website of Bladen County
Official Website- Bladenboro
- Tar Heel
- White Lake
- Dublin
- Clarkton
- East Arcadia
- Elizabethtown
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bladen County decreased by 6.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35,190 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34,880 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 34,807 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 34,618 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 34,361 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 34,083 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 33,638 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,443 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 33,151 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 32,722 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 32,911 | 0.57% | estimation process |
People born in Bladen County (4)
People born in Bladen County, including politician John Owen, politician Thomas David Smith McDowell, politician Duncan Stewart, .
More notable people
- Henson P. Barnes (American politician) he was born in 18/11/1934
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |