Duplin County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Name: Duplin County, North Carolina Demographics
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Duplin County, North Carolina has a population of 49,335, the 52nd most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $55,148 and the median home value is $137,400. The poverty rate is 20.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Duplin County Quick Facts

Population 49,335

Median Household Income $55,148

Median Home Value $137,400

Poverty Rate 20.5%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 40.7 years

Homeownership Rate 70.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.6%

High School Graduation 82.4%

Cities/Places 11

Population 49,335 52nd of 100

Median Income $55,148 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.5%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Duplin County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	49,053	49,335	+0.6%
Median household income	$51,880	$55,148	+6.3%
Median home value	$123,200	$137,400	+11.5%

Median Household Income

Duplin

$55,148

$72,388

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Duplin

$137,400

$288,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.4%

$25K-$50K 24.9%

$50K-$100K 32.0%

$100K+ 21.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.7%

$10K-$15K

5.7%

$15K-$20K

5.9%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

5.5%

$30K-$35K

5.9%

$35K-$40K

5.0%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

11.6%

$75K-$100K

13.7%

$100K-$125K

8.1%

$125K-$150K

6.0%

$150K-$200K

3.7%

$200K+

3.9%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

59.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.3%

Renter 29.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $865/mo 18.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.7%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

24.9%

75+

8.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Duplin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Warsaw	2,746	$54,297	17.7%	$112,500
Rose Hill	1,309	$49,375	23.5%	$125,000
Beulaville	1,307	$37,188	26.5%	$147,000
Kenansville	1,090	$61,364	28.7%	$127,400
Magnolia	1,024	$39,406	41.3%	$114,400
Greenevers	648	$16,603	37.8%	$77,100
Potters Hill	595	N/A	37.6%	$112,800
Teachey	427	$51,111	15.8%	$181,800
Calypso	385	$54,688	3.6%	$99,200
Bowdens	122	$83,153	12.3%	N/A
Chinquapin	83	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Duplin County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 49,335. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Duplin County is 40.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Duplin County is $55,148. 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 20.5%. This is 57% 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 unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $137,400. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Duplin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Duplin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (23.3% vs 11.3%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 82.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Duplin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against North Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Duplin County, North Carolina?

Duplin County has a population of 49,335, making it the 52nd most populous county in North Carolina.

What is the median income in Duplin County?

The median household income in Duplin County is $55,148 with a poverty rate of 20.5%.

How many cities are in Duplin County, North Carolina?

Duplin County contains 11 Census-designated places.