According to the latest census and community surveys, Duplin County is home to nearly 25,000 adults who work in a variety of industries. In 2003, the number of employed person(s) in Duplin County totaled 21,911 while unemployment figures were at 1,511. Over 93% of the available population are currently employed giving Duplin an unemployment rate of 6.5%, which is slightly higher than the nation's average of 5.9.
Nearly 70% of Duplin's workforce has received their high school diploma, while those seeking higher education is closer to 10.5%. The average household income for Duplin County residents is $29,890 with a median home value of almost $64,000.
To truly understand the diverse workforce and economic status of Duplin County, the chart below outlines the employment and salary information for Duplin County residents.
Employment and Wages by Sector
First Quarter 2003 |
Average Employees |
Average Weekly Wage |
| Accommodation and Food Services |
1,196 |
|
$166 |
|
| Administrative and Waste Services |
204 |
|
$369 |
|
| Agriculture Forestry Fishing & Hunting |
3,235 |
|
$504 |
|
| Construction |
562 |
|
$396 |
|
| Educational Services |
1,774 |
|
$381 |
|
| Finance and Insurance |
215 |
|
$315 |
|
| Government |
3,474 |
|
$601 |
|
| Healthcare and Social Assistance |
1,752 |
|
$507 |
|
| Information |
66 |
|
$479 |
|
| Manufacturing |
5,950 |
|
$470 |
|
| Other Services Ex. Public Admin |
267 |
|
$385 |
|
| Private Industry |
16,222 |
|
$439 |
|
| Professional and Technical Services |
184 |
|
$412 |
|
| Public Administration |
1,242 |
|
$640 |
|
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing |
74 |
|
$339 |
|
| Retail Trade |
1,603 |
|
$341 |
|
| Transportation and Warehousing |
449 |
|
$638 |
|
| Utilities |
46 |
|
$1,064 |
|
| Wholesale Trade |
542 |
|
$662 |
|
| Total All Industries |
19,696 |
|
$561 |
|
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