Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 29,591 ↓ 0.1% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $44,528 40% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $125,800 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| Median Age | 44.8 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 23.8% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 40 transactions |
| Active Listings | 68 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 523 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $7,104 |
| Recent Sales | 30 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 227 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 19.60 acres |
| Active Listings | 47 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 88.20 | $320,000 | $3,628 | 350 Dowd Dairy Road | White Oak |
| Feb 2026 | 30.82 | $162,000 | $5,256 | 0 Center Road | Bladenboro |
| Feb 2026 | 135.88 | $750,000 | $5,520 | Tbd Hwy 53 | Kelly |
| Jan 2026 | 2.10 | $35,000 | $16,667 | Five Bridge Rd | Harrells |
| Dec 2025 | 2.84 | $25,000 | $8,803 | 9414 River Road | White Oak |
| Nov 2025 | 7.53 | $80,000 | $10,624 | 134 James Porter Road | Kelly |
| Nov 2025 | 4.00 | $30,000 | $7,500 | 0 Sunshine Road | White Oak |
| Nov 2025 | 6.90 | $33,000 | $4,783 | Tbd Browntown Road | Riegelwood |
| Oct 2025 | 1.28 | $10,000 | $7,813 | Larrimore Ln | Elizabethtown |
| Oct 2025 | 1.30 | $20,000 | $15,385 | 533 N Singletary Street | Clarkton |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.00 | $230,000 | $5,111 | Tbd Gum Shaw Road | White Oak |
| Oct 2025 | 14.60 | $65,000 | $4,452 | 1964 Ccc Road | Council |
| Aug 2025 | 3.59 | $47,500 | $13,231 | 16772 Nc Highway 210 | Ivanhoe |
| Aug 2025 | 7.00 | $41,000 | $5,857 | Tr 1/ Tr 2 Nc Highway 53 W | White Oak |
| Jul 2025 | 14.60 | $75,000 | $5,137 | 1964 1964 Ccc Road Road | Council |
| May 2025 | 53.05 | $150,000 | $2,828 | 2b Wade Smith Road | Garland |
| May 2025 | 2.09 | $460,000 | $220,097 | 6915 Bushy | Fayetteville |
| May 2025 | 50.00 | $200,000 | $4,000 | 0 Gum Shaw Road | White Oak |
| May 2025 | 1.01 | $22,500 | $22,277 | 0 Locks No 1 Road | Riegelwood |
| Apr 2025 | 28.73 | $200,000 | $6,961 | 0 N Nc 211 Highway W | Bladenboro |
| Apr 2025 | 1.73 | $15,000 | $8,671 | 2 Norris Road | Garland |
| Apr 2025 | 4.20 | $20,000 | $4,762 | 4.2 Acres Figure 9 Road | Council |
| Apr 2025 | 2.43 | $25,000 | $10,288 | 48 Lee Street | Bladenboro |
| Apr 2025 | 1.83 | $13,000 | $7,104 | Oak Dr | Elizabethtown |
| Apr 2025 | 1.71 | $15,000 | $8,772 | 1 Norris Road | Garland |
| Apr 2025 | 3.90 | $22,000 | $5,641 | 0 Spring Branch Rd #6 | Tar Heel |
| Mar 2025 | 53.00 | $106,500 | $2,009 | 0 Elizabethtown Road | Bladenboro |
| Mar 2025 | 6.61 | $51,000 | $7,716 | 284 Irene Dr #13 | Clarkton |
| Mar 2025 | 2.00 | $17,500 | $8,750 | Off Sunshine Road | White Oak |
| Mar 2025 | 10.00 | $55,000 | $5,500 | 0 Nc 53 Highway W | White Oak |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $75,000 |
| Recent Sales | 10 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 119 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.52 acres |
| Active Listings | 21 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.20 | $750,000 | 0 Turtle Cove Dr Lot 10 | Elizabethtown |
| Dec 2025 | 0.46 | $350,000 | 3823 Hatteras Dr | Eastover |
| Nov 2025 | 0.86 | $315,000 | Camden Rd | Fayetteville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.51 | $75,000 | S Horsepen Rd | Harrells |
| Nov 2025 | 0.51 | $75,000 | 544 S Horsepen Drive | Harrells |
| Oct 2025 | 0.30 | $9,444 | Lot # 3 Hillside Street | Clarkton |
| Oct 2025 | 0.28 | $9,800 | Lot # 4 Hillside Street | Clarkton |
| Oct 2025 | 0.57 | $23,000 | Near 411 N Main Street | Bladenboro |
| Oct 2025 | 0.66 | $325,000 | 3803 Hatteras Dr | Eastover |
| Sep 2025 | 0.84 | $25,000 | 136 Promise Land Dr | Elizabethtown |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 29,591 |
| Population (2020) | 29,606 |
| Population Growth | -0.05% |
| Median Household Income | $44,528 |
| Median Home Value | $125,800 |
| Total Housing Units | 15,272 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,637 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 23.8% |
| Median Age | 44.8 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 3,079 (10.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 4.6% |
Market Overview
Bladen County, North Carolina has a population of 29,591, which has declined 0.05% since 2020. The median household income is $44,528, below the national median of $74,580 by 40.3%. With a median home value of $125,800 and an unemployment rate of 4.6%, the local economy is struggling. The housing vacancy rate of 23.8% suggests soft market conditions. Bladen County is part of North Carolina's land market, attracting both local and out-of-state buyers. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $5,882 per acre, with properties averaging 22.10 acres. There are currently 68 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Bladen County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Bladen County has a population of 29,591. The county has declined 0.05% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Bladen County?
The median household income in Bladen County is $44,528, which is 40.3% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Bladen County growing or shrinking?
Bladen County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.05% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Bladen County?
The median home value in Bladen County is $125,800. The housing vacancy rate is 23.8%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, indicating a struggling local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $5,882 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $30,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Bladen County, North Carolina?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout North Carolina, including Bladen County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.