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Tar Heel, NC
Town in Bladen County, North Carolina.
Population
69
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
298
ZIP codes
0
Tar Heel and its ZIP codes
Tar Heel at a glance
- Tar Heel is 35% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Tar Heel, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bladen County. PPP loans are for Tar Heel.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Tar Heel, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tar Heel, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Tar Heel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White OakCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 5.1 |
| DublinTown | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| St. PaulsTown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Barker Ten MileCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| ButtersCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| LumbertonCity | 13 mi | 18.2 |
| ElizabethtownTown | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| BladenboroTown | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| RexCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| ParktonTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| RennertTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| White LakeTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| ClarktonTown | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Hope MillsTown | 19 mi | 9 |
| Lumber BridgeTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| StedmanTown | 20 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tar Heel, NC in?
- Tar Heel is in Bladen County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Tar Heel, NC?
- About 69 people live in Tar Heel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tar Heel?
- Nearby places include White Oak (4.2 mi), Dublin (6.6 mi), St. Pauls (12 mi), Barker Ten Mile (12 mi), Butters (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023