Duplin County's estimated 2026 population is 52,140 with a growth rate of 1.1% 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 -11.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.7 years
Female: 41.8 years
Male: 39.3 years
There are 37,627 adults, (9,815 of whom are seniors) in Duplin County.
Female: 25,035 (50.7%)
Male: 24,300 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Duplin County includes 53.57% White, 22.16% Black or African American, 15.4% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,427 | 53.57% |
| Black or African American | 10,934 | 22.16% |
| Other race | 7,596 | 15.4% |
| Two or more races | 3,764 | 7.63% |
| Asian | 288 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 273 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.11% |
Duplin County's average per capita income is $40,124. Household income levels show a median of $55,148. The poverty rate stands at 20.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,286 | $95,564 |
| Families | $68,416 | $82,416 |
| Households | $55,148 | $69,758 |
| Non Families | $30,964 | $40,570 |
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