North Carolina

Duplin

48,715
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Duplin

Duplin, North Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 5,662. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 48,715.

Its recorded population peaked at 58,505 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 17 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Whitehall (Seven Springs), Skirmish at Kenansville NC, Action at Magnolia Station NC — Weldon Railroad, and 20 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202048,715
201058,505
200049,063
199039,995
198040,952
197038,015
196040,270
195041,074
194039,739
193035,103
192030,223
191025,442
190022,405
189018,690
188018,773
187015,542
186015,784
185013,514
184011,182
183011,291
18209,744
18107,863
18006,796
17905,662
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Duplin

Military engagements that took place in Duplin, North Carolina.

Battle of Whitehall (Seven Springs)
1862
Skirmish at Kenansville NC
1863
Action at Magnolia Station NC — Weldon Railroad
1864

Historic places in Duplin

National Register of Historic Places listings in Duplin, North Carolina.

Wallace Commercial Historic District
Wallace
Faison Historic District
Faison
Kenansville Historic District
Kenansville
Grady, B. F., School
Kornegay
Hebron Presbyterian Church
Pink Hill
Boney, W. Stokes, House
Wallace
Powers, Isaac M., House
Wallace
Warsaw Historic District
Warsaw
Hill, Buckner, House
Faison
Faison, William Wright, House
Bowdens
Carter-Simmons House
Albertson
Dickson, Roger, Farm
Magnolia
Herring, Needham Whitfield, House
Kenansville
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Frequently asked about Duplin

When does Duplin first appear in the US census?
Duplin, North Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 5,662.
What is the population of Duplin?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Duplin had a recorded population of 48,715.
When did Duplin's population peak?
Duplin's recorded population peaked at 58,505 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Duplin?
3 documented military engagements took place in Duplin, including Battle of Whitehall (Seven Springs), Skirmish at Kenansville NC, Action at Magnolia Station NC — Weldon Railroad.
How many historic places are in Duplin?
20 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Duplin, North Carolina.
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