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Fair Bluff, NC
Town in Columbus County, North Carolina.
Population
695
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
295
ZIP codes
0
Fair Bluff and its ZIP codes
Fair Bluff at a glance
- Fair Bluff is 33% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $31,389, 57% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,400 (65% below North Carolina) and median rent is $684 a month.
Local data for Fair Bluff, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fair Bluff, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,389
Poverty rate
28.3%
Median home value
$101,400
Median rent
$684/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
8.9%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Burmese Americans (78), Irish Americans (33), German Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbus County. PPP loans are for Fair Bluff.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,052
14,316 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,989
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$411M
FY 2026, $8,113 per person
How people get to work
Fair Bluff, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.5%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fair Bluff, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
530
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
473
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fair Bluff, 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
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Fair Bluff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cerro GordoTown | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| MariettaTown | 6.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake View, SCTown | 8.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Nichols, SCTown | 8.8 mi | 1.3 |
| EvergreenCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 3.8 |
| BoardmanTown | 9.8 mi | 3.1 |
| OrrumTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ProctorvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ChadbournTown | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| Green Sea, SCCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| FairmontTown | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| Tabor CityTown | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| Mullins, SCCity | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| Finklea, SCCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Ketchuptown, SCCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| Zion, SCCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fair Bluff, NC in?
- Fair Bluff is in Columbus County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Fair Bluff, NC?
- About 695 people live in Fair Bluff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fair Bluff?
- Nearby places include Cerro Gordo (5.7 mi), Marietta (6.7 mi), Lake View, SC (8.2 mi), Nichols, SC (8.8 mi), Evergreen (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023