Duplin County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 49,335 | — | #1,023 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,148 | -26.6% | #2,467 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.7 years | +4.6% | #1,899 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $137,400 | -51.3% | #2,421 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $865 | -25.6% | #1,639 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% | +62.4% | #2,709 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Duplin County has a population of 49,335, making it the #1,023 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Duplin County is $55,148, ranking #2,467 out of 3,222 counties — 26.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.5% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Duplin County is $137,400 (-51.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $865/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.3%.
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85.0% of residents in Duplin County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.3% below the national rate.
About Duplin County, North Carolina
Duplin County, North Carolina has a total population of 49,335, making it the 1,023rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Duplin County is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Duplin County is $55,148, which ranks #2,467 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Duplin County is $137,400, 51.3% below the national median. Renters in Duplin County pay a median gross rent of $865 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Duplin County, 17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.1 min.
Duplin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 50.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (22.1%).
All data for Duplin County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.