North Carolina Duplin County Public Libraries

By | December 31, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Duplin County, North Carolina. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in North Carolina Duplin County.

1. Central Library DUPLIN COUNTY – DOROTHY WIGHTMAN LIBRARY
Street Address: 107 Bowden Drive, Kenansville, NC 28349
Phone Number: (910) 296-2117 Duplin N/A N/A

2. Library System DUPLIN COUNTY LIBRARY
Street Address: 107 Bowden DR., Kenansville, NC 28349
Phone Number: (910) 296-2117 Duplin 70,705 43,992

3. Branch Library FAISON BRANCH LIBRARY
Phone Number: (EMILY HILL LIBRARY)
106 Park Circle, Faison, NC 28341
Phone Number: (910) 267-0601 Duplin N/A N/A

4. Branch Library FLORENCE GALLIER LIBRARY
Street Address: 104 West Main ST., Magnolia, NC 28453
Phone Number: (910) 289-7056 Duplin N/A N/A

5. Branch Library PHILLIP LEFF MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 807 East Broad St, Beulaville, NC 28518
Phone Number: (910) 298-4677 Duplin N/A N/A

6. Branch Library ROSE HILL LIBRARY
Street Address: 113 South Walnut St, Rose Hill, NC 28458
Phone Number: (910) 289-2490 Duplin N/A N/A

7. Branch Library WARSAW-KORNEGAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 117 East College St, Warsaw, NC 28398
Phone Number: (910) 293-4664 Duplin N/A N/A

Overview of Duplin County, North Carolina

Duplin County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 49,063. Its county seat is Kenansville.

History

The county was formed in 1750 from New Hanover County. It was named for Thomas Hay, Viscount Dupplin, later 9th Earl of Kinnoull.

In 1784 the western part of Duplin County became Sampson County.

Law and government

Duplin County is a member of the regional Eastern Carolina Council of Governments.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,121 km² (819 mi²). 2,118 km² (818 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.17% water.

Townships

The county is divided into thirteen townships: Albertson, Cypress Creek, Faison, Glisson, Island Creek, Kenansville, Limestone, Magnolia, Rockfish, Rose Hill, Smith, Warsaw, and Wolfscrape.

Adjacent Counties

  • Wayne County, North Carolina- north
  • Lenoir County, North Carolina- northeast
  • Jones County, North Carolina- east
  • Onslow County, North Carolina- southeast
  • Pender County, North Carolina- south
  • Sampson County, North Carolina- west

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 49,063 people, 18,267 households, and 13,060 families residing in the county. The population density is 23/km² (60/mi²). There are 20,520 housing units at an average density of 10/km² (25/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 58.67% White, 28.94% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 10.87% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. 15.14% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 18,267 households out of which 33.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.20% are married couples living together, 14.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% are non-families. 24.50% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.10.

In the county the population is spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 29.30% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $29,890, and the median income for a family is $34,760. Males have a median income of $26,212 versus $20,063 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,499. 19.40% of the population and 15.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.50% of those under the age of 18 and 22.70% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

According to countryaah, Duplin County, North Carolina has the following cities and towns:

  • Beulaville
  • Calypso
  • Faison
  • Greenevers
  • Harrells
  • Kenansville
  • Magnolia
  • Mount Olive
  • Rose Hill
  • Teachey
  • Wallace
  • Warsaw

Map of Duplin County North Carolina