Tar Heel, North Carolina
Tar Heel: city in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Tar Heel is a city located in the county of Bladen in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 117 and a population density of 243 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 115 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Tar Heel
| Population | 115 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Bladen County |
| Postal code | 28392 |
| Phone Area Codes | 910 |
| Area | 0.48 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.7332,-78.7900 |
| Altitude | 125 feet / 38 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:00:32 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 239 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.74% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Tar Heel is located at 34°43'60"N 78°47'24"W (34.7332200, -78.7900200).
Tar Heel map
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Weather
Clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Tar Heel decreased by 1.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 117 | - | census |
| 2011 | 120 | 2.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 119 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 119 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 120 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 119 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 117 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 116 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 115 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 115 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 115 | 0% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Tar Heel, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198011 | Bladen Community College | Dublin (NC) | 28332 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Tar Heel, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAY | Fayetteville | 472 Hay Street | RAIL |
| DIL | Dillon | 100 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| SOP | Southern Pines | 235 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
| HAM | Hamlet | West Main St. and North Bridges St. | RAIL |
| WMN | Wilmington, NC | 505 Cando St | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Tar Heel.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tar Heel Post Office | Tar Heel (NC) | 28392 |
Other cities in Bladen County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bladen County , NC.
| 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 |