Dublin, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 349, Dublin'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

Dublin is a small community located in North Carolina, within Bladen County. The total population is 349. It ranks as the 647th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dublin is 38.2 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. 12.0% 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 Dublin is $51,429. This is 29% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.8%. This is 83% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Dublin, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $134,600. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Dublin is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dublin is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (37.0% vs 20.0%).

Education

34.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% 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 90.8%. Notably, 15.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dublin, 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.