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Dudley, NC
Census-designated place in Wayne County, North Carolina.
Population
2,305
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
835
ZIP codes
0
Dudley and its ZIP codes
Dudley at a glance
- Dudley is about 3.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,050 a year, 42% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,000 (69% below North Carolina) and median rent is $808 a month.
Local data for Dudley, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dudley, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,050
Poverty rate
35.3%
Median home value
$90,000
Median rent
$808/mo
Homeownership
81.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
24.0
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (663), Honduran Americans (308), Guatemalan Americans (291).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Dudley.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,216
41,053 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,955
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $7,620 per person
How people get to work
Dudley, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home22.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dudley, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
492
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
848
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
52.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dudley, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.8%
U.S. 11.1% +6.7 pts
Cities near Dudley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrogdenCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.2 |
| Mount OliveTown | 4.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Mar-MacCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 4.5 |
| ElroyCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 6.5 |
| GoldsboroCity | 8.5 mi | 28.6 |
| CalypsoTown | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| Walnut CreekVillage | 9.6 mi | 2.1 |
| Seven SpringsTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| FaisonTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| La GrangeTown | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| BowdensCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| PrincetonTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| PikevilleTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Newton GroveTown | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| KeenerCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 11.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dudley, NC in?
- Dudley is in Wayne County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Dudley, NC?
- About 2,305 people live in Dudley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dudley?
- Nearby places include Brogden (2.5 mi), Mount Olive (4.9 mi), Mar-Mac (4.9 mi), Elroy (7.6 mi), Goldsboro (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023