Duplin County, North Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 50,106 with a growth rate of 1.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Duplin County, North Carolina is the 52nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 58,663 and has seen a growth of -14.59% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 53,036 | 586 | 1.12% |
| 2028 | 52,450 | 586 | 1.13% |
| 2027 | 51,864 | 586 | 1.14% |
| 2026 | 51,278 | 586 | 1.16% |
| 2025 | 50,692 | 586 | 1.17% |
| 2024 | 50,106 | 586 | 1.18% |
| 2023 | 49,520 | 586 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 48,934 | 376 | 0.77% |
| 2021 | 48,558 | -100 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 48,658 | -10,144 | -17.25% |
| 2019 | 58,802 | -199 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 59,001 | 59 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 58,942 | -342 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 59,284 | 405 | 0.69% |
| 2015 | 58,879 | -547 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 59,426 | 103 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 59,323 | -126 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 59,449 | 234 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 59,215 | 552 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 58,663 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 39,995 | -957 | -2.34% |
| 1980 | 40,952 | 2,937 | 7.73% |
| 1970 | 38,015 | -2,255 | -5.6% |
| 1960 | 40,270 | -804 | -1.96% |
| 1950 | 41,074 | 1,335 | 3.36% |
| 1940 | 39,739 | 4,636 | 13.21% |
| 1930 | 35,103 | 4,880 | 16.15% |
| 1920 | 30,223 | 4,781 | 18.79% |
| 1910 | 25,442 | 3,037 | 13.56% |
| 1900 | 22,405 | 3,715 | 19.88% |
| 1890 | 18,690 | -83 | -0.44% |
| 1880 | 18,773 | 3,231 | 20.79% |
| 1870 | 15,542 | -242 | -1.53% |
| 1860 | 15,784 | 2,270 | 16.8% |
| 1850 | 13,514 | 2,332 | 20.85% |
| 1840 | 11,182 | -109 | -0.97% |
| 1830 | 11,291 | 1,547 | 15.88% |
| 1820 | 9,744 | 1,881 | 23.92% |
| 1810 | 7,863 | 1,067 | 15.7% |
| 1800 | 6,796 | 1,134 | 20.03% |
| 1790 | 5,662 | -47,374 | -89.32% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,070 | 60.98% |
| Black or African American | 10,598 | 21.49% |
| Other race | 5,234 | 10.61% |
| Two or more races | 2,810 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 236 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 190 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 174 | 0.35% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,289 | 2.41 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Married | 10,059 | 2.94 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 6,446 | 1.17 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Female | 2,666 | 3.22 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Male | 1,118 | 2.82 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
69.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,725 | 11.16% |
| Associates Degree | 3,493 | 10.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,796 | 11.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,504 | 4.51% |
| High School Graduate | 10,530 | 31.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,841 | 8.51% |
| Some College | 7,492 | 22.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,929 | 16,707 | 3,900 |
| Black | 7,841 | 6,426 | 609 |
| Hispanic | 5,366 | 2,505 | 309 |
| Other Race | 2,734 | 1,266 | 109 |
| 2+ Races | 1,232 | 912 | 242 |
| Asian | 205 | 204 | 97 |
| Islander | 190 | 190 | 154 |
| Native American | 102 | 72 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 81.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,335 | $55,091 | $55,366 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,813 | $69,375 | $45,179 |
| High School Graduate | $33,847 | $39,791 | $22,621 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,448 | $26,028 | $24,933 |
| Overall | $34,834 | $40,053 | $29,458 |
| Some College | $33,952 | $41,380 | $27,952 |
$34,834
Average Earnings
$40,053
Average Male
$29,458
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.98% of Duplin County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 23.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,399 | 3,240 | 28.42% |
| White | 24,636 | 2,974 | 12.07% |
| Black | 10,369 | 2,461 | 23.73% |
| Other | 5,214 | 1,392 | 26.7% |
| Multiple | 2,790 | 800 | 28.67% |
| Native | 174 | 46 | 26.44% |
| Asian | 232 | 1 | 0.43% |
18.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.65%
Male Poverty Rate
19.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Duplin County, North Carolina is Multiple, with 28.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Duplin County, North Carolina is Asian, with 0.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.34% |
| High School | 14.1% |
| Some College | 10.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.7% |
| Male Employed | 9.14% |
| Female Employed | 8.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,982 | $73,525 |
| Households | $49,376 | $63,219 |
| Married Families | $76,214 | $85,734 |
| Non Families | $30,258 | $38,711 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,996
Number of Veterans
2,615
Male Veterans
381
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,053 |
| First Gulf War | 777 |
| Second Gulf War | 512 |
| Korea | 171 |
| World War II | 45 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 845 |
| 35 to 54 | 740 |
| 55 to 64 | 682 |
| 75+ | 628 |
| 18 to 34 | 101 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,713 | 7.31% |
| Black | 1,147 | 13.42% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 1.14% |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 4.47% |
| Other Race | 59 | 1.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.68%
Born in Duplin County, North Carolina
86.98%
Native Born
13.02%
Foreign Born
10.02%
Non Citizen
3%
Naturalized
86.98% of Duplin County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 69.68% having been born in North Carolina. 10.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.