Dublin, North Carolina facts for kids
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Dublin, North Carolina
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The town hall and water tower on Albert Street in Dublin
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Location in Bladen County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bladen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 267 |
| • Density | 613.79/sq mi (236.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28332
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-18040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406399 |
Dublin is a small town in Bladen County, North Carolina, USA. It is located on North Carolina Highway 87. In 2020, about 267 people lived there. Dublin is known as the "Peanut Capital of North Carolina" because it's famous for growing peanuts!
About Dublin
Dublin is a quiet place in the state of North Carolina. It's a great example of a small American town. The town has its own mayor, Darryl Dowless, who helps lead the community.
Where is Dublin?
Dublin is located in Bladen County. This county is in the southeastern part of North Carolina. The town covers a small area of land, about 0.4 square miles (1.13 square kilometers).
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 99 | — | |
| 1930 | 189 | 90.9% | |
| 1940 | 325 | 72.0% | |
| 1950 | 243 | −25.2% | |
| 1960 | 366 | 50.6% | |
| 1970 | 283 | −22.7% | |
| 1980 | 477 | 68.6% | |
| 1990 | 246 | −48.4% | |
| 2000 | 250 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 338 | 35.2% | |
| 2020 | 267 | −21.0% | |
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The number of people living in Dublin has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 338 people living in the town. By 2020, the population was 267.
People of different backgrounds live in Dublin. In 2010, most residents were White, with a number of African American and Native American residents too. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The town has a mix of ages. In 2010, about 28% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 or older. The average age was around 38.8 years old.
Images for kids
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The town hall and water tower on Albert Street in Dublin
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Location of Dublin in Bladen County, North Carolina
See also
In Spanish: Dublin (Carolina del Norte) para niños
