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Dublin, North Carolina

Coordinates: 34°39′22″N 78°43′23″W / 34.65611°N 78.72306°W / 34.65611; -78.72306
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Dublin, North Carolina
The town hall and water tower on Albert Street in Dublin
The town hall and water tower on Albert Street in Dublin
Location in Bladen County and the state of North Carolina.
Location in Bladen County and the state of North Carolina.
Coordinates: 34°39′22″N 78°43′23″W / 34.65611°N 78.72306°W / 34.65611; -78.72306
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyBladen
Government
 • MayorDarryl Dowless
Area
 • Total0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2)
 • Land0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total267
 • Density613.79/sq mi (236.90/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28332
Area codes910, 472
FIPS code37-18040[3]
GNIS feature ID2406399[2]

Dublin is a town in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 338.[4] Dublin is located on North Carolina Highway 87 and is known as the "Peanut Capital of North Carolina."

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
192099
193018990.9%
194032572.0%
1950243−25.2%
196036650.6%
1970283−22.7%
198047768.6%
1990246−48.4%
20002501.6%
201033835.2%
2020267−21.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 338 people, 131 households, and 88 families residing in the town. The population density was 845.0 inhabitants per square mile (326.3/km2). There were 145 housing units at an average density of 362.5 per square mile (140.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 66.9% White, 19.5% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 9.2% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. 10.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 131 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 19.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 31.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.8 years.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,771, and the median income for a family was $43,250. The per capita income for the town was $17,512. About 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line.

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dublin, North Carolina
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Dublin town, North Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.