Duplin County, North Carolina facts for kids
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Duplin County
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Duplin County Courthouse in Kenansville
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Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  North Carolina |
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| Founded | 1750 | ||||
| Named for | Thomas Hay, Viscount Dupplin | ||||
| Seat | Kenansville | ||||
| Largest community | Wallace | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 820.22 sq mi (2,124.4 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 814.72 sq mi (2,110.1 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 5.50 sq mi (14.2 km2) 0.67% | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 48,715 | ||||
| • Estimate
(2023)
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49,520 | ||||
| • Density | 59.80/sq mi (23.09/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||||
| Congressional district | 3rd | ||||
Duplin County is a place in North Carolina, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 48,715 people lived there. The main town, or county seat, where the county government is located, is Kenansville.
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History of Duplin County
Duplin County was created in 1750. It was formed from a larger area called New Hanover County. The county got its name from Thomas Hay, Viscount Dupplin. He was an important person in England who worked on the Board of Trade and Plantations in the 1740s.
Later, in 1784, the western part of Duplin County became its own county called Sampson County.
A merchant named John Miller lived in Duplin. He became the local postmaster. In the 1800s, he moved to Florida. Many other people from North Carolina also moved there. This was during a time when many Native American tribes were moved from their lands. John Miller started a very successful cotton plantation. He named it Miccosukee Plantation, after one of the Seminole groups.
Geography and Nature
Duplin County covers a total area of about 820 square miles. Most of this area, about 815 square miles, is land. The rest, about 5.5 square miles, is water.
Protected Areas and Parks
- Angola Bay Game Land (part)
- Cabin Lake County Park
Major Waterways
- Doctors Creek
- Goshen Swamp
- Groove Creek
- Island Creek
- Limestone Creek
- Little Limestone Creek
- Maxwell Creek
- Millers Creek
- Northeast Cape Fear River
- Stewards Creek
Neighboring Counties
- Wayne County – to the north
- Lenoir County – to the northeast
- Jones County – to the east
- Onslow County – to the east
- Pender County – to the south
- Sampson County – to the west
Main Roads and Transportation
I-40
Future I-795
US 117
US 117 Alt.
US 117 Conn.
US 421
NC 11
NC 24
NC 24 Bus.
NC 41
NC 50
NC 111
NC 241
NC 403
NC 903
Airports and Other Facilities
- Duplin County Airport
- Eagles Nest Airport
- Henderson Field Airport
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 5,663 | — | |
| 1800 | 6,796 | 20.0% | |
| 1810 | 7,863 | 15.7% | |
| 1820 | 9,744 | 23.9% | |
| 1830 | 11,291 | 15.9% | |
| 1840 | 11,182 | −1.0% | |
| 1850 | 13,514 | 20.9% | |
| 1860 | 15,784 | 16.8% | |
| 1870 | 15,542 | −1.5% | |
| 1880 | 18,773 | 20.8% | |
| 1890 | 18,690 | −0.4% | |
| 1900 | 22,405 | 19.9% | |
| 1910 | 25,442 | 13.6% | |
| 1920 | 30,223 | 18.8% | |
| 1930 | 35,103 | 16.1% | |
| 1940 | 39,739 | 13.2% | |
| 1950 | 41,074 | 3.4% | |
| 1960 | 40,270 | −2.0% | |
| 1970 | 38,015 | −5.6% | |
| 1980 | 40,952 | 7.7% | |
| 1990 | 39,995 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 49,063 | 22.7% | |
| 2010 | 58,505 | 19.2% | |
| 2020 | 48,715 | −16.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 49,520 | −15.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010 2020 |
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The U.S. Census counts how many people live in an area. In 2020, Duplin County had 48,715 people. These people lived in 21,466 households, which are like homes or families. There were also 14,504 families living in the county.
Population Makeup in 2020
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 24,945 | 51.21% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 11,437 | 23.48% |
| Native American | 154 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 155 | 0.32% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,207 | 2.48% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,813 | 22.2% |
Economy and Industries
Duplin County is very important for raising animals for food. It has more hogs (pigs) than any other county in the entire United States. In 1998, there were 2.2 million hogs here! That's more than most states have. The county also has a large industry for raising chickens and turkeys.
Duplin County is also home to Duplin Winery. This is the oldest winery in North Carolina. It is also the biggest winery in the southeastern United States.
Education in Duplin County
Duplin County has a college called James Sprunt Community College. It helps students learn skills for jobs and continue their education.
Communities and Towns
Duplin County has several towns and smaller communities.
Towns in Duplin County
- Beulaville
- Calypso
- Faison (partly in another county)
- Greenevers
- Harrells (partly in another county)
- Kenansville (the county seat)
- Magnolia
- Mount Olive (partly in another county)
- Rose Hill
- Teachey
- Wallace (the largest community; partly in Pender County)
- Warsaw
Townships in Duplin County
- Albertson
- Cypress Creek
- Faison
- Glisson
- Island Creek
- Kenansville
- Limestone
- Magnolia
- Rockfish
- Rose Hill
- Smith
- Warsaw
- Wolfscrape
Census-Designated Places
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated as towns.
- Bowdens
- Chinquapin
- Potters Hill
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not part of a town or city.
Famous People from Duplin County
Many interesting people have come from Duplin County.
- Caleb Bradham (1867–1934): He was a pharmacist who invented the famous soft drink, Pepsi. He was born in Chinquapin.
- Benjamin F. Grady (1831–1914): He was a U.S. congressman, a teacher, and a farmer. He was born near Sarecta. He worked to improve public education in Duplin County.
- James Kenan (1740–1810): He was an important official during the time of the American Revolution. He helped found the town of Kenansville, which is named after him.
- Peter Weddick Moore (1859–1934): He was an important educator in North Carolina. He became the first president of Elizabeth City State University. He was born near Faison.
- Charles S. Murphy (1909–1983): He was a lawyer who worked for U.S. Presidents Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson. He was born on a farm in Wallace.
- Parker David Robbins (1834–1917): He was a soldier, a lawmaker, and an inventor. He was known as a "free black" person. He moved to Duplin County and started a cotton gin and sawmill.
- Ruth Faison Shaw (1889–1969): She was an artist and teacher. She is famous for bringing finger painting into schools in the United States. She was born in Kenansville.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Duplin para niños
