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Duplin County, North Carolina
Duplin County, North Carolina. Duplin County had 51,571 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.9% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 15 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 21 census tracts. GEOID 37061.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
51,571
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 48,715 · ACS 2020-2024: 49,335
Median household income
$55,148
±$3,396 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$137,400
±$10,079 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$865
±$49 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Duplin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 48,715 residents in Duplin County. The Census Bureau estimates 51,571 for July 1, 2025, up 5.9% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 49,335 over 815 square miles of land.
| Measure | Duplin County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 49,335 | 10,730,404 | −9,632 |
| Households | 20,787±424 | 4,282,345 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.05 | 2.44 | −0.38 |
| Housing units | 23,861±53 | 4,895,668 | −2,097 |
Duplin County's population since 2000
From 49,063 in 2000 to 51,571 in 2025: up 5.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Duplin County?
Duplin County holds 15 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Wallace with 3,570 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Wallace | 3,413 | $51,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | 2,733 | $54,297 |
| Rose Hill | 1,371 | $49,375 |
| Beulaville | 1,116 | $37,188 |
| Magnolia | 831 | $39,406 |
| Faison | 784 | $42,333 |
| Kenansville | 770 | $61,364 |
| GreeneversGEOID 3727780 | 567 | $16,603 |
| Teachey | 448 | $51,111 |
| Potters HillGEOID 3753580 | 437 | not published |
| CalypsoGEOID 3709760 | 327 | $54,688 |
| BowdensGEOID 3707340 | 196 | $83,153 |
| ChinquapinGEOID 3712520 | 86 | not published |
| Mount Olive | 4,198 | $48,700 |
| HarrellsGEOID 3729680 | 160 | $43,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Duplin County?
The median resident of Duplin County is 40.7 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.3%. 12.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Duplin County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7±0.5 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.7%±0.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.9%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.3% | 11.3% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.2%±0.2 pts | 60.0% | −1.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.1%±0.9 pts | 20.0% | −1.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 3.3% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.2%±1.2 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.0%±1.0 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4%±0.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.2%±1.3 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.0%±1.6 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.4%±1.5 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.6%±1.7 pts | 35.7% | +5.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8%±0.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Duplin County earn?
Half of Duplin County's 20,787 households earn less than $55,148 a year (±$3,396), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $51,399 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Duplin County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,148±$3,396 | $72,388 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,758±$2,923 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,478±$1,081 | $41,385 | +$3,552 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.5%±1.9 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.0%±4.4 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.8%±1.7 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.8%±1.7 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Duplin County?
Owners occupy 70.3% of Duplin County's occupied homes and renters 29.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $137,400 by its owner (±$10,079). The median renter pays $865 a month including utilities, and 34.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Duplin County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $137,400±$10,079 | $288,900 | +$26,391 |
| Median gross rent | $865±$49 | $1,228 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.5%±4.7 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,323±$88 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.3%±2.3 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 23,861±53 | 4,895,668 | −2,097 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2%±2.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.5%±2.5 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 31.3%±2.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.3%±1.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Duplin County building?
Builders took permits for 127 new housing units across Duplin County in 2025 (117 single-family), 2.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Duplin County get to work?
78.4% of Duplin County's workers drive alone and 6.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Duplin County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.3%±1.8 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | −2.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.4%±2.7 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.9%±2.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.7%±1.4 pts | 16.3% | +3.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min±1.4 | 25.1 min | +3.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Duplin County's census tracts?
Duplin County is divided into 21 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,313 (Tract 908.04) to $105,223 (Tract 907.03).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Duplin County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 52nd of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 34th of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 76th of 100 |
| Median household income | 72nd of 100 |
| Median home value | 85th of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 56th of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 17th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 78th of 100 |
| Median age | 68th of 100 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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