Calypso, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 385, Calypso's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Calypso is a small community located in North Carolina, within Duplin County. The total population is 385. It ranks as the 635th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calypso is 30.1 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 11.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calypso is $54,688. This is 24% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.6%. This is 72% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 12.3%. This is 160% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $99,200. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Calypso is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Calypso is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.3%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Calypso, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.