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Duplin County

North Carolina · 58,505 residents · 814.72 sq mi
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Duplin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,816. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,800. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,505
+19%since 2000
from 49,063 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
72 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+8%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K44K50K56K61K1990201020202024Duplin County
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,816
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,890 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,693
+15%since 2000
from $14,499 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−40.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+20%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(27,094)
Black28.8%(14,116)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(7,426)
Asian0.1%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.9%(35,777)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(30,959)
Black25%(14,640)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(12,059)
Asian0.2%(135)
Other1.3%(733)
Diversity Score76.9%(44,975)
Diversity Score
77
+5%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duplin County, North Carolina?

Duplin County, North Carolina has about 58,505 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duplin County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Duplin County, North Carolina earns about $32,816 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duplin County, North Carolina expensive?

In Duplin County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Duplin County, North Carolina?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Duplin County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duplin County, North Carolina?

About 23.7% of people in Duplin County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duplin County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Duplin County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,510 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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