Duplin County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Duplin County was 48,990, a 0.79% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Duplin County's population was 48,606, a decline of 0.10% compared to a population of 48,657 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Duplin County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Duplin County decreased by 167. In this period, the peak population was 59,449 in the year 2012. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 49,157 - -
2001 49,820 663 1.35%
2002 50,385 565 1.13%
2003 50,752 367 0.73%
2004 51,172 420 0.83%
2005 51,445 273 0.53%
2006 52,199 754 1.47%
2007 52,590 391 0.75%
2008 53,254 664 1.26%
2009 53,363 109 0.2%
2010 58,663 5,300 9.93%
2011 59,215 552 0.94%
2012 59,449 234 0.4%
2013 59,323 -126 -0.21%
2014 59,426 103 0.17%
2015 58,879 -547 -0.92%
2016 59,284 405 0.69%
2017 58,942 -342 -0.58%
2018 59,001 59 0.1%
2019 58,802 -199 -0.34%
2020 48,657 -10,145 -17.25%
2021 48,606 -51 -0.1%
2022 48,990 384 0.79%
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Duplin County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Duplin County's population increased by 9,506 (19.34%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Duplin County's population decreased by 10,006 (17.06%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Duplin County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Duplin County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 48,990. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Duplin County's population peaked in year 2012 at 59,449.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Duplin County's population was lowest in year 2021 at 48,606.

Duplin County, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Duplin County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 6 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Duplin County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.02% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.34% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Duplin County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Duplin County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.02% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 333. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Duplin County's population grew the most with an increase of 5,300 (9.93%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Duplin County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 10,145 (-17.25%).

Things to know

Is Duplin County, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Duplin County's population increased by 333 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 51 (0.10%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 384 (0.79%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Duplin County, NC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Duplin County decreased by 10,333 (17.42%). The population was highest at 59,426 in the year 2014 and lowest at 48,606 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.77%.

References

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Duplin County, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Duplin County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Duplin County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Duplin County was 48,990, a 0.79% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Duplin County population was 48,606, a decline of 0.10% compared to a population of 48,657 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Duplin County decreased by 167. In this period, the peak population was 59,449 in the year 2012. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Duplin County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Duplin County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Duplin County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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