Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
27%
Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown, NC Area Guide
Southern charm abound in this eastern North Carolina town
Rural
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Quiet
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Nature
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Affordable
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Historic
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Elizabethtown is a quaint Bladen County town set amongst the countryside of North Carolina. A friendly atmosphere coupled with a laidback vibe and popular locally owned businesses make Elizabethtown perfect for families. There’s a great number of diverse and affordable rentals in and around the town center, itself full of restaurant and retail options.
Elizabethtown also make for quick access to outdoor areas like Bladen Lakes State Forest and kid-friendly attraction like White Lake Water Park. Many residents commute to work in surrounding cities via U.S. Highway 701.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$17,962
Average: $36,503
Education
721
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,252
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Elizabethtown, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Elizabethtown, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
503 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
136 Students
Public
Grades K-8
320 Students
Public
Grades K-8
320 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
545 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest
- Jones Lake State Park
- Singletary Lake State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field
Colleges
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.