Barker Ten Mile, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Bladen County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
976 Population 428/sq mi density
$77,841 Median Income $43,677 per capita
$153,200 Home Value $142,893 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,841 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,200 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Barker Ten Mile, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,841
4% above
$43,677 per capita
Home Value
$153,200
46% below
Zillow: $142,893
Bachelor's Degree+
40.4%
20% above
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Barker Ten Mile Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Barker Ten Mile's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
104%
Home Value
54%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Barker Ten Mile a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Barker Ten Mile residents earn a median household income of $77,841 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,677. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 677 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Barker Ten Mile is $153,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,893. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

40.4% of adults in Barker Ten Mile hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Barker Ten Mile has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population976
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density428/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,841
Per Capita$43,677
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$1,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,200
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$142,893
Housing Units363
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death16,588/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation140 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.4%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Barker Ten Mile was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.526 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.