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Duplin County, North Carolina had an estimated 50,539 residents on July 1, 2024, up 3.8 percent since the 2020 census base of 48,709, across 816 square miles. County output reached $2.91 bn in 2024, 870 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 18 7(a) approvals worth $15.2 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Duplin County
How many people live in Duplin County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202449,335
- Households20,787
- Average household size2.37
- Median household income$55,148
- Median age40.7
- Median gross rent$865 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$137,400
- Home value to household income2.5 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income18.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher17.6 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree4.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over33,416
- Population under 1811,708
- Share under 1823.7 percent
- Population 65 and over9,815
- Share 65 and over19.9 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6427,812
- Civilian labor force23,029
- Unemployment rate5.3 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over61.2 percent
- Rank by population among North Carolina counties52nd of 100
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1023rd of 3,222
Duplin County is the 52nd largest of 100 North Carolina counties by population. A median home costs 2.5 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 23.7 percent against 19.9 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Duplin County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202450,539
- Census 2020 base population48,709
- Population change since the 2020 census base3.76 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024720
- Births, 2024727
- Deaths, 2024576
- Natural change, 2024151
- Net domestic migration, 2024143
- Net international migration, 2024427
- Total net migration, 2024570
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024431
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents733rd of 3,144
The county has grown 3.76 percent since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Duplin County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving1,091
- People arriving, from those returns2,100
- Tax returns filed by households leaving908
- Net household movement183
- Adjusted gross income arriving$45.3 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$8.4 m
- Average income of an arriving household$41,564
- Average income of a leaving household$40,718
- Largest single originOnslow County (129 households)
- Largest single destinationWayne County (138 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onslow County | 129 | 283 | $5.5 m |
| Sampson County | 104 | 252 | $3.6 m |
| Wayne County | 103 | 205 | $3.3 m |
| Pender County | 82 | 165 | $3.3 m |
| Lenoir County | 64 | 136 | $2.2 m |
| New Hanover County | 61 | 105 | $3.3 m |
| Wake County | 28 | 40 | $1.3 m |
| Cumberland County | 25 | 45 | $999,000 |
Households arriving report $846 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Onslow County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Duplin County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$2.91 bn
- County GDP, 2023$2.72 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20247.0 percent
- GDP change over five years44.0 percent
- Rank by GDP among the North Carolina areas BEA publishes45th of 100
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes999th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$59,073
Output grew 7.0 percent in the latest year and 44.0 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Duplin County
- Covered employment, annual average19,429
- Establishments reporting1,178
- Average annual pay$45,993
- Average weekly wage$884
- Manufacturing, employment6,642
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$49,015
- Retail trade, employment1,839
- Retail trade, average annual pay$30,602
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, employment1,700
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, average annual pay$45,804
- Health care and social assistance, employment1,206
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$37,876
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,092
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment914
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6,642 | 66 | $49,015 |
| Retail trade | 1,839 | 182 | $30,602 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1,700 | 122 | $45,804 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,206 | 113 | $37,876 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,092 | 74 | $18,655 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 914 | 64 | $39,279 |
| Construction | 730 | 120 | $52,229 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 571 | 48 | $59,986 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 6,642 jobs, 34.2 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Duplin County?
- Establishments, all industries870
- Employment at those establishments14,132
- Annual payroll$593.6 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents17.6
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Duplin County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024134
- Declared construction value permitted$35.6 m
- Single family units authorized120
- Multifamily units authorized14
- Multifamily share of units10.4 percent
- Average declared value per unit$265,364
- Units authorized per 1,000 households6.4
Single-family homes are 89.6 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Duplin County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded18
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$15.2 m
- Average 7(a) approval$843,472
- Median 7(a) approval$487,500
- Largest single approval$2,845,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)76
- Jobs per approval4.2
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active8
- Distinct industries receiving approvals12
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer27.8 percent
- Loans on real estate terms5
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter13
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- Most active lenderLive Oak Banking Company (5)
- 504 approvals recorded4
- 504 gross approval dollars$7.2 m
- Average 504 approval$1,793,500
- Median 504 approval$819,000
- Distinct CDCs active2
- 504 jobs per approval35.3
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved19.7
- Most active CDCBusiness Expansion Funding Corporation (3)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$22.4 m
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Duplin County
Do SBA loans in Duplin County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded3
- Paid in full3
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full3
- Status: Exempt from disclosure11
- Status: Cancelled4
Only 3 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Duplin County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending9
- Wallace, approvals4
- Kenansville, approvals3
- Beulaville, approvals3
- Pink Hill, approvals2
- Magnolia, approvals2
- Albertson, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Wallace | 4 | $5,260,000 |
| Kenansville | 3 | $2,527,000 |
| Beulaville | 3 | $2,497,000 |
| Pink Hill | 2 | $1,496,000 |
| Magnolia | 2 | $559,000 |
| Albertson | 1 | $2,516,000 |
| Creedmoor | 1 | $150,000 |
| Rose Hill | 1 | $122,500 |
| 1 other borrower city | 1 | $55,000 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Duplin County?
- Land area816 sq mi
- Rank by land area among North Carolina counties9th of 100
- Width, east to west30 mi
- Height, north to south32.6 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land60
- Establishments per square mile1.07
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Duplin County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Duplin County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 370083
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book12
- Of those, participating in the NFIP12
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Duplin County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Duplin County (community 370083), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Duplin County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202449,335
- Households20,787
- Average household size2.37
- Median household income$55,148
- Median age40.7
Common questions
Duplin County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Duplin County, North Carolina?
The Census Bureau estimates 50,539 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 49,335, in 20,787 households, ranking 52nd of 100 North Carolina counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Duplin County's population growing?
The population has grown 3.76 percent since the 2020 census base of 48,709, to 50,539 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 727 births against 576 deaths, with net migration of 570. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Duplin County?
$55,148. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $137,400, which is 2.5 times income, and median gross rent is $865 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Duplin County?
870 establishments, employing 14,132 people with an annual payroll of $593.6 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Duplin County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 6,642 jobs, 34.2 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 19,429 jobs at an average annual pay of $45,993, or $884 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Duplin County?
18 7(a) approvals totaling $15.2 m since FY2020, across 8 lenders, with a median approval of $487,500, plus 4 504 approvals worth $7.2 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Duplin County?
134 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $35.6 m. Multifamily was 10.4 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Duplin County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Duplin County come from?
The largest single origin is Onslow County, with 129 households. Arriving households report an average income of $41,564 against $40,718 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Duplin County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Duplin County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Duplin County
Cities and places in Duplin.
13 Census places lie wholly or partly in Duplin County. All 13 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace | town | 3,457 | 4 | 92.5 percent here, 7.5 percent Pender County |
| Warsaw | town | 2,746 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Rose Hill | town | 1,309 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Beulaville | town | 1,307 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| Kenansville | town | 1,090 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| Magnolia | town | 1,024 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Faison | town | 660 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Greenevers | town | 648 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Potters Hill | CDP | 595 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Teachey | town | 427 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Calypso | town | 385 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Bowdens | CDP | 122 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Chinquapin | CDP | 83 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 4 of the county's 18 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Duplin County, the largest being Pink Hill (2), Albertson (1), Creedmoor (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.