Duplin County's estimated 2026 population is 51,979 with a growth rate of 1.4% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Duplin County is the 51st largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 58,663 and has seen a growth of -11.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Duplin County includes 57.47% White, 22.8% Black or African American, 11.98% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (57.47%)
Black or African American (22.8%)
Other race (11.98%)
Two or more races (6.61%)
Asian (0.61%)
Native American (0.41%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,190 | 57.47% |
| Black or African American | 11,184 | 22.8% |
| Other race | 5,879 | 11.98% |
| Two or more races | 3,243 | 6.61% |
| Asian | 299 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 200 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Duplin County's average per capita income is $37,705. Household income levels show a median of $51,880. The poverty rate stands at 17.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,500 | $93,336 |
| Families | $68,214 | $80,945 |
| Households | $51,880 | $67,269 |
| Non Families | $27,405 | $38,484 |
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