Duplin County, North Carolina
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 49,063 people, 18,267 households, and 13,060 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 60 people per square mile (23/km²). There were 20,520 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 58.67% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 28.94% Black
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or African American
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, 0.23% Native American
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, 0.15% Asian
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, 0.07% Pacific Islander
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, 10.87% from other races
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, and 1.06% from two or more races. 15.14% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 18,267 households out of which 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.20% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 14.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 24.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 29.30% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,890, and the median income for a family was $34,760. Males had a median income of $26,212 versus $20,063 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,499. About 15.30% of families and 19.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.50% of those under age 18 and 22.70% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- BeulavilleBeulaville, North CarolinaBeulaville is a town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,067 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Beulaville is located at ....
- CalypsoCalypso, North CarolinaCalypso is a town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 538 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Calypso is located at .-Demographics:...
- ChinquapinChinquapin, North CarolinaChinquapin is an unincorporated community in Duplin County, North Carolina.It is located at 34.8° N latitude and -77.82° W. longitude, at an elevation of .- References :...
- FaisonFaison, North CarolinaFaison is a town in Duplin and Sampson counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 744 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Faison is located at ....
- FountaintownFountaintown, North CarolinaFountaintown is a community in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States.The town's name is sometimes written as two words, Fountain Town, or simply as Fountain...
- GreeneversGreenevers, North CarolinaGreenevers is a town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 560 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Greenevers is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
- HarrellsHarrells, North CarolinaHarrells is a town in Sampson County and Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 187 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Harrells is located at ....
- KenansvilleKenansville, North CarolinaKenansville is a town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,149 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Duplin County.-Geography:Kenansville is located at ....
- MagnoliaMagnolia, North CarolinaMagnolia is a town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 932 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Magnolia is located at ....
- Rose HillRose Hill, North CarolinaRose Hill is a town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,330 at the 2000 census.Rose Hill claims to be the home of the world's largest frying pan.-Geography:Rose Hill is located at ....
- SarectaSarecta, North CarolinaSarecta was the first incorporated town in Duplin County, North Carolina, established in 1787.-References:* at Rootsweb.com...
- TeacheyTeachey, North CarolinaTeachey is a town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 245 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Teachey is located at ....
- WallaceWallace, North CarolinaWallace is a town in Duplin county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 3,344 at the 2000 census.The Pender County portion of Wallace is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- WarsawWarsaw, North CarolinaWarsaw is a town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,051 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Warsaw is located at ....