Dudley is a CDP located in Wayne County North Carolina. Dudley has a 2024 population of 2,329. Dudley is currently growing at a rate of 7.72% annually and its population has increased by 26.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,841 in 2020.
The average household income in Dudley is $87,971 with a poverty rate of 30.81%. The median age in Dudley is 23.7 years: 23.7 years for males, and 30.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dudley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 948 | 47.49% |
| Other race | 406 | 20.34% |
| White | 339 | 16.98% |
| Two or more races | 291 | 14.58% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 497 | 4.02 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Married | 224 | 5.74 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Non Family | 135 | 1.22 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Male | 93 | 3.13 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Female | 45 | 5.64 | 0 | 100 |
4.94
Average Family Size
4.02
Average Household Size
67.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 7.52% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 143 | 14.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 351 | 36.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 369 | 38.56% |
| Some College | 22 | 2.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 424 | 60 | 0 |
| Black | 418 | 396 | 143 |
| 2+ Races | 203 | 49 | 0 |
| Other Race | 189 | 12 | 0 |
| White | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 34.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $193,170 | $193,455 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,883 | $31,397 | $19,250 |
| Overall | $36,227 | $36,098 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$36,227
Average Earnings
$36,098
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.6% of Dudley residents speak only English, while 47.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 933 | 528 | 56.59% |
| Other | 406 | 274 | 67.49% |
| Multiple | 291 | 80 | 27.49% |
| Black | 948 | 32 | 3.38% |
30.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.92%
Male Poverty Rate
46.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dudley is Other, with 67.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dudley is Black, with 3.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.38% |
| High School | 10.26% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 15.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,125 | $106,308 |
| Households | $42,022 | $87,971 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,795 | $38,802 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
215
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
135
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 147 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 135 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 203 | 29.42% |
| Native American | 12 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 2.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.05%
Born in Dudley
77.15%
Native Born
22.85%
Foreign Born
22.24%
Non Citizen
0.6%
Naturalized
77.15% of Dudley residents were born in the United States, with 48.05% having been born in North Carolina. 22.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,329 | 167 | 7.72% |
| 2023 | 2,162 | 166 | 8.32% |
| 2022 | 1,996 | 40 | 2.04% |
| 2021 | 1,956 | 115 | 6.25% |
| 2020 | 1,841 | 0 | 0% |