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 $92,801 with a poverty rate of 28.71%. The median age in Dudley is 27.5 years: 23.9 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dudley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 977 | 42.11% |
| Two or more races | 738 | 31.81% |
| Other race | 396 | 17.07% |
| White | 172 | 7.41% |
| Native American | 37 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 652 | 3.56 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Married | 291 | 4.63 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Non Family | 185 | 1.24 | 33 | 67 |
| Male | 117 | 4.66 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Female | 59 | 3.36 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
4.29
Average Family Size
3.56
Average Household Size
64.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 125 | 10.44% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 224 | 18.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 356 | 29.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 460 | 38.43% |
| Some College | 32 | 2.67% |
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 | 663 | 151 | 45 |
| Black | 451 | 428 | 179 |
| 2+ Races | 377 | 98 | 45 |
| Other Race | 204 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| White | 33 | 33 | 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 39.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,405 | $32,466 | $14,855 |
| Overall | $35,938 | $35,291 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$35,938
Average Earnings
$35,291
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.58% of Dudley residents speak only English, while 55.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 55.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,260 | 582 | 46.19% |
| Multiple | 738 | 385 | 52.17% |
| Other | 396 | 203 | 51.26% |
| Black | 977 | 34 | 3.48% |
28.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.24%
Male Poverty Rate
42.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dudley is Multiple, with 52.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dudley is Black, with 3.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 59.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.09% |
| High School | 10.96% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.57% |
| Female Employed | 5.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,223 | $110,194 |
| Households | $46,389 | $92,801 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,583 | $43,569 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
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
247
Number of Veterans
104
Male Veterans
143
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 180 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 143 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 210 | 28.89% |
| Native American | 37 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 5.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
1.1%
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
41.64%
Born in Dudley
66.98%
Native Born
33.02%
Foreign Born
31.42%
Non Citizen
1.59%
Naturalized
66.98% of Dudley residents were born in the United States, with 41.64% having been born in North Carolina. 31.42% 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% |