Bladen County North Carolina History Law And Government

The county was formed in 1734 as Bladen Precinct of Bath County , from New Hanover Precinct. It was named for Martin Bladen , a member of the Board of Trade. With the abolition of Bath County in 1739, all of its constituent precincts became counties.

Originally, Bladen was a vast territory with indefinite northern and western boundaries. Reductions in its extent began in 1750, when its western part became Anson County. In 1752 the northern part of Bladen County was combined with parts of Granville County and Johnston CountyJohnston County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 121,965. Its county seat is Smithfield 6. History The county was formed in 1746 from Craven County. It was named for Gabriel Johnston, Governor of North C to form Orange CountyOrange County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 118,227. Its county seat is Hillsborough 6. History The county was formed in 1752 from parts of Bladen County, Granville County, and Johnston County. It was. In 1754Events June 19 The Albany Convention of New England Colonies proposes an American Union Duke of Saxony takes the Colditz Castle to his own use Change of emperor of the Ottoman Empire from Mahmud I ( 1730-1754) to Osman III (1754- 1757) Beginning of the Fr the northern part of what was left of Bladen County became Cumberland CountyCumberland County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 302,963. Its county seat is Fayetteville 6. History The county was formed in 1754 from Bladen County. It was named for Prince William Augustus, Duke of. In 1764Events January 19 John Wilkes is expelled from the House of Commons for seditious libel February 15 The American city of St. Louis is established. Births February 11 Joseph Chenier, French poet (+ 1811) March 13 Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, Prime Minister the southern part of what remained of Bladen County was combined with part of New Hanover County to form Brunswick CountyBrunswick County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 73,143. Its county seat is Bolivia 6. History The county was formed in 1764 from parts of Bladen County and New Hanover County. It was named for the Duch. In 1787Events In Britain, Thomas Clarkson and Granville Sharp formed the Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade with support from John Wesley, Josiah Wedgwood and others. January 11 William Herschel discovers Titania and Oberon, two moons of Uranus. Februa the western part of the now much smaller county became Robeson CountyRobeson County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 123,339. Its county seat is Lumberton 6. History The county was formed in 1787 from Bladen County. It was named for Thomas Robeson, a colonel in the Americ. Finally, in 1808 the southern part of Bladen County was combined with part of Brunswick County to form Columbus County.

2 Law and government

Bladen County is a member of the regional Lumber River Council of Governments.

3 Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,298 km² (887 mi²). 2,266 km² (875 mi²) of it is land and 32 km² (12 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.37% water.

3.1 Townships

The county is divided into fifteen townships: Abbotts, Bethel, Bladenboro, Brown Marsh, Carvers Creek, Central, Colly, Cypress Creek, Elizabethtown, Frenches Creek, Hollow, Lake Creek, Turnbull, White Oak, and Whites Creek.

3.2 Adjacent Counties

Cumberland County, North Carolina - north
Sampson County, North Carolina - northeast
Pender County, North Carolina - southeast
Columbus County, North Carolina - south
Robeson County, North Carolina - west

4 Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 32,278 people, 12,897 households, and 8,937 families residing in the county. The population density is 14/km² (37/mi²). There are 15,316 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (18/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 57.22% White, 37.91% Black or African American, 2.04% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.97% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 3.71% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 12,897 households out of which 30.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.90% are married couples living together, 15.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% are non-families. 27.70% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 2.97.

In the county the population is spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 25.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 92.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $26,877, and the median income for a family is $33,974. Males have a median income of $27,799 versus $21,973 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,735. 21.00% of the population and 16.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 28.70% of those under the age of 18 and 24.20% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

5 Cities and towns

6 External links

Bladen County government official website

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1 History