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Elizabethtown, NC
Town in Bladen County, North Carolina.
Population
3,277
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
615
ZIP codes
0
Elizabethtown and its ZIP codes
Elizabethtown at a glance
- Elizabethtown is about 2.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $29,375, 59% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,200 (45% below North Carolina) and median rent is $439 a month.
Local data for Elizabethtown, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elizabethtown, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$29,375
Poverty rate
33.0%
Median home value
$159,200
Median rent
$439/mo
Homeownership
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.2%
Median age
51.8
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (99), German Americans (89), Scottish Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bladen County. PPP loans are for Elizabethtown.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,044
12,522 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,352
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$259M
FY 2026, $8,755 per person
How people get to work
Elizabethtown, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elizabethtown, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
565
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
177
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elizabethtown, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
20.1%
U.S. 12.1% +8.0 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Elizabethtown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White LakeTown | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| DublinTown | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| ClarktonTown | 9.6 mi | 1.2 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| BladenboroTown | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| Tar HeelTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| ButtersCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| GarlandTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5 |
| KellyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 11.6 |
| IngoldCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.2 |
| HallsboroCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| WhitevilleCity | 21 mi | 5.6 |
| LumbertonCity | 22 mi | 18.2 |
| Barker Ten MileCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| EvergreenCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elizabethtown, NC in?
- Elizabethtown is in Bladen County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Elizabethtown, NC?
- About 3,277 people live in Elizabethtown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elizabethtown?
- Nearby places include White Lake (6.1 mi), Dublin (7.5 mi), Clarkton (9.6 mi), White Oak (11 mi), Bladenboro (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023