Duplin County, North Carolina
U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.
Demographics
49,836 Population
814.72 Square Miles
61.17 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
40.6 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
24.08%
18 to 34
19.27%
35 to 64
38.14%
65 and Over
18.51%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
49.24%
Female
50.76%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
13.21%
Native
86.79%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
28.32%
2000 to 2009
25.09%
1990 to 1999
32.97%
Before 1990
13.62%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
20.32%
High School Grad or Higher
79.68%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.56%
School Dropout Rate
In School
89.31%
Dropped Out
10.69%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
77.87%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$23,296
Median Household Income
$45,744
Gini Index
0.42
Unemployment Rate
Employed
92.78%
Unemployed
7.22%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
18.16%
Population Under 18
Poverty
30.9%
Non-poverty
69.1%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
10.34%
Non-poverty
89.66%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
28 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
16.41%
With Health Insurance Coverage
83.59%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.49
Number of Households
19,827
Marital Status
Single
45.97%
Married
54.02%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
31.8%
Now Married
55.7%
Widowed
3.47%
Divorced
9.03%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
26.06%
Now Married
52.44%
Widowed
10%
Divorced
11.5%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
9.24%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
23,965
Occupancy Status
Occupied
82.73%
Vacant
17.27%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
69.47%
Renter Occupied
30.53%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
6.62%
For Sale
3.82%
Other
89.56%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1984
Types of Structures
Single Unit
59.06%
Multi Unit
7.62%
Mobile Home
33.3%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.01%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
41.49%
Without Mortgage
58.51%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$91,400
Median Gross Rent
$704
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
11.61%