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Boasting hometown hospitality, scenic countryside and easy accessibility to many North Carolina cities, Duplin County is establishing itself as a relocation destination for many.
Duplin County (/ ˈ d uː p. l ɪ n / DOOP-lin) [1] [2] is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 48,715. [3] Its county seat is Kenansville. [4]
Jun 23, 2024 · With small-town charm and rolling farmland, Duplin county welcomes everyone to fall in love with their locally-owned shops and outdoor adventures. We’re sharing it all in this guide, along with some places to go nearby.
Duplin County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners. The Board consists of five Commissioners elected in even-numbered years by district to four-year terms. Following the November election, the Board takes office at its first meeting in December.
Duplin County is the 9th largest county in the state in land area, 819 square miles. The 2000 population was 49,063. There are 10 incorporated towns in the county: Calypso, Faison, Warsaw, Kenansville, Magnolia, Rose Hill, Teachey, Wallace, Greenevers and Beulaville.
Duplin County, located in the Coastal Plain region of North Carolina, was formed in 1750 from New Hanover County and named for Thomas Hay, Lord Duplin, a member of the English Board of Trade and Plantations.
Duplin County is located in the south central section of southeastern North Carolina and is easily accessible by I-40, U.S. highway 117, N.C. highway 11, 111, 24, 50, 403 and 903. In travel time, we are about one hour 15 minutes south of Raleigh and about 45 minutes north of Wilmington via I-40.
