A study that provides valuable information on each county in the state using the latest statistics available has been released and are for the year 2013.
The study, “The Economic Impact Of Travel On North Carolina Counties,” is prepared for the North Carolina Department of Commerce by the US Travel Association.”
Bladen County Statistics for years 2013.
Highlights include:
* Domestic tourism in Bladen County generated an economic impact of $36.42 million in 2013. This was a 2.01% change from 2012.
* In 2013, Bladen County ranked 67 in travel impact among North Carolina’s 100 counties.
* More than 190 jobs in Bladen County were directly attributable to travel and tourism.
* Travel generated a $3.73 million payroll in 2013.
* State and local tax revenues from travel to Bladen County amounted to $3.15 million. This represents a $89.44 tax saving to each county resident.
* Area attractions include Jones Lake and Singletary Lake State Parks, Bladen Lakes Educational State Forest and White Lake; all of which provide ample opportunities for swimming, boating, camping hiking, fishing and golf.
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