Duplin County

Duplin County is located in the Coastal Plain of southeastern North Carolina, roughly between the Raleigh–Durham region and the Atlantic coast. Established in 1750 during the colonial era, it developed as an agricultural county linked to the broader Tidewater and coastal trading networks. Duplin is mid-sized in population, with about 50,000 residents, and is characterized primarily by rural communities and small towns. The landscape is generally flat to gently rolling, with extensive farmland, hardwood stands, and waterways associated with the Northeast Cape Fear River basin. Agriculture and food production are central to the local economy, with nationally significant hog and poultry operations alongside crop farming. Cultural life reflects eastern North Carolina traditions, including a strong emphasis on church communities, local festivals, and regional cuisine. The county seat is Kenansville.

Duplin County is located in southeastern North Carolina in the state’s Coastal Plain region, roughly between the Wilmington area and the Inner Banks. County services and planning information are published on the Duplin County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s data portal (data.census.gov), Duplin County’s population size is published in the Decennial Census and American Community Survey (ACS) tables for the county (North Carolina; Duplin County). Exact figures are available directly through the county profile pages and tables in data.census.gov.

Age & Gender

County-level age distribution (including standard Census/ACS groupings such as under 18, 18–64, and 65+) and sex composition (male/female shares and sex ratio) are reported in the U.S. Census Bureau’s ACS demographic profile tables available via data.census.gov for Duplin County, North Carolina.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Race and Hispanic/Latino origin (reported separately by the Census Bureau) are available for Duplin County in Decennial Census and ACS tables. The official breakdowns (e.g., White, Black or African American, Asian, American Indian and Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some Other Race, Two or More Races, and Hispanic or Latino of any race) are published through data.census.gov under Duplin County’s demographic profile and detailed tables.

Household & Housing Data

Household counts, average household size, household type (family vs. nonfamily), and housing characteristics (housing units, occupancy/vacancy, owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied, and selected housing values/rents where reported) are published for Duplin County in ACS “Housing” and “Selected Social/Economic Characteristics” table series accessible via data.census.gov.

Notes on Data Availability

This profile identifies the authoritative county-level sources, but does not reproduce numeric values because the requested figures are published as specific table outputs in the U.S. Census Bureau’s live datasets on data.census.gov, which vary by selected year (Decennial Census vs. ACS 1-year/5-year releases) and table.

Duplin County’s largely rural geography, dispersed settlements, and long travel distances between towns can reduce the availability and performance of fixed broadband, shaping how reliably residents can access email and other online services.

Direct county-level email-usage rates are not routinely published, so broadband and device access serve as proxies for likely email access and frequency. The U.S. Census Bureau (ACS) data portal reports household indicators for computer ownership and broadband subscriptions that approximate the share of residents positioned to use email at home. Older age structures typically correspond to lower adoption of newer digital communication tools; Duplin County age distributions from the same ACS source provide context for potential gaps in routine email use among older residents. Gender distribution is generally less predictive of email adoption than age, income, and connectivity, but county sex composition is available through the ACS for completeness.

Connectivity constraints in Duplin County align with common rural limitations, including fewer providers, longer “last-mile” buildouts, and coverage gaps. County context and planning references are available via the Duplin County government website and broadband mapping from the FCC National Broadband Map.

Duplin County is in the Coastal Plain region of southeastern North Carolina, with a predominantly rural land use pattern, dispersed small towns, and extensive agricultural areas. The county’s relatively low population density compared with the state’s urban counties and its flat-to-gently rolling terrain generally reduce physical (terrain) barriers to radio propagation, while increasing the economic challenge of building dense cellular and fiber backhaul infrastructure across long distances between customers. County geography and settlement patterns therefore influence both network availability (coverage) and adoption (whether households subscribe and use mobile services at home).

Key data limitations and how this overview distinguishes concepts

• Network availability refers to whether mobile broadband service is reported as available at a location (coverage/capability).
• Household adoption refers to whether residents actually subscribe to and use mobile service (and whether mobile substitutes for fixed home internet).

County-level adoption statistics are not always published at the same granularity as coverage maps. Where Duplin-specific indicators are unavailable, the most relevant county or tract-level federal sources are referenced, and the limitation is stated explicitly.

Mobile penetration and access indicators (adoption)

Household internet access and “mobile-only” patterns (most directly comparable indicators)

The most consistent public measures of household connectivity are published by the U.S. Census Bureau and reflect adoption, not coverage.

• The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) includes:
  • Household subscription to cellular data plans
  • Household subscription to wired broadband (cable, fiber, DSL)
  • Households with no internet subscription
  • Device access metrics (desktop/laptop, smartphone, tablet)

These indicators can be compiled for Duplin County using ACS 5-year tables and/or data profiles. See the Census Bureau’s primary portal for local ACS tables and profiles at data.census.gov (ACS tables commonly used for internet subscription and device access include the “computer and internet use” series).

County-level mobile penetration (SIMs per capita) is not typically published by U.S. government sources; U.S. reporting is more commonly framed as household subscriptions, coverage availability, and speed tiers rather than per-capita mobile subscription counts.

Affordability and adoption context

Adoption levels in rural counties are often influenced by income, age distribution, and availability of fixed broadband alternatives. For standardized county and sub-county socioeconomic context used in broadband analyses, ACS demographic and income tables from data.census.gov are the primary reference.

Mobile internet usage patterns and network technology (availability)

4G LTE availability (coverage)

4G LTE is broadly present across North Carolina, including rural counties, but the exact footprint, signal quality, and in-building performance vary by carrier and location. The most widely used federal reference for reported mobile broadband availability is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC), which provides provider-reported coverage polygons by technology.

• FCC coverage and provider availability data: FCC National Broadband Map
  This resource supports viewing mobile broadband availability by carrier and technology at fine geographic scales and is the most direct source for distinguishing where service is reported available from whether households adopt it.

5G availability (coverage) and practical implications

5G availability in rural areas often includes a mix of:

• Low-band 5G (wider coverage, modest speed improvements over LTE)
• Mid-band 5G (higher capacity, more limited footprint than low-band)
• High-band/mmWave (very high speeds, typically limited to dense urban nodes)

For Duplin County, carrier-reported 5G availability can be identified on the FCC National Broadband Map. Publicly available county-level datasets generally do not quantify how many residents actively use 5G-capable devices or 5G service; that is primarily measured by carriers and private analytics.

Mobile broadband versus fixed broadband for home use (adoption vs availability)

In rural counties, mobile broadband can serve as:

• A supplemental connection (smartphone use alongside fixed home internet)
• A primary home internet substitute (households relying on cellular data plans due to limited fixed options)

ACS subscription tables from data.census.gov provide the most direct public indicator of how many households report a cellular data plan subscription (adoption), while FCC BDC indicates where mobile broadband is reported available (coverage).

Common device types (smartphones vs other devices)

Public device-type indicators at the county level are generally available through the ACS “computer and internet use” measures, which distinguish:

• Smartphone
• Tablet or other portable wireless computer
• Desktop or laptop
• No computer/device

These metrics are measures of access and adoption (whether households have devices), not network coverage. County-level device access can be retrieved via data.census.gov.

Separate public datasets that quantify device models, operating systems, or handset generation (e.g., proportion of 5G-capable smartphones) are generally not published at county level by government sources.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Duplin County

Rural settlement patterns and infrastructure economics

• Dispersed housing and farms tend to reduce the density of cell sites and fiber backhaul investment relative to metropolitan counties, affecting capacity and potentially in-building coverage, even where coverage is reported as available.
• The Coastal Plain terrain is generally not mountainous, which can reduce terrain blocking compared with western North Carolina; however, vegetation, building materials, and distance to towers still affect performance. Public coverage datasets do not typically model these local factors at the household level.

Socioeconomic factors and adoption

• Income, age, disability status, educational attainment, and housing tenure correlate with both device ownership and subscription types (mobile-only vs fixed plus mobile). These correlates can be quantified using ACS demographic and economic tables accessed through data.census.gov.
• Public program context affecting adoption (discounted connectivity) is tracked at the state and federal level; local uptake is not consistently published at county resolution across programs.

Sub-county variability

Even within a single county, mobile experience can differ substantially among incorporated towns, unincorporated communities, and agricultural areas. The FCC’s location-based mapping approach in the FCC National Broadband Map is designed to show this availability variability at finer spatial scales than county averages, while ACS adoption statistics often provide county totals and, in some cases, tract-level detail depending on the table and disclosure rules.

Local and state broadband planning references (context for connectivity conditions)

• North Carolina’s statewide broadband planning and mapping resources: North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office
  State resources provide context on broadband initiatives and may include maps, planning documents, and county-relevant summaries, but they do not always publish mobile adoption statistics specific to each county.
• County context and planning references: Duplin County government website
  County planning documents can provide land use and development context relevant to infrastructure deployment, though they typically do not contain quantified mobile adoption or coverage datasets.

Summary: what can be stated definitively from public sources

• Availability (coverage): Carrier-reported 4G/5G mobile broadband availability for Duplin County is best documented through the FCC National Broadband Map, which is the primary public, standardized source for location-based mobile broadband availability.
• Adoption (household use): Household subscription to cellular data plans, device access (including smartphones), and complementary fixed broadband subscription metrics are best documented through the ACS via data.census.gov.
• Device mix and usage intensity: Public county-level data supports broad device categories (smartphone/tablet/desktop) via ACS, but does not robustly quantify 5G handset penetration, detailed app usage, or per-user mobile data consumption at the county level.

Duplin County is in southeastern North Carolina in the Coastal Plain, with a county seat in Kenansville and population centers such as Warsaw, Wallace, and Beulaville. The local economy is strongly shaped by agriculture and food production (notably hog and poultry operations) and by small-town settlement patterns, which aligns the county more closely with rural U.S. media-use norms than with large-metro North Carolina patterns.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

• Direct Duplin County–specific “active social media user” penetration rates are not produced in major public surveys; the most defensible approach is to apply rural U.S. benchmarks from high-quality national datasets.
• Nationally, about 7 in 10 U.S. adults use social media (varies year to year by survey and definition). This provides the baseline context for expected usage in the county. Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
• Rural vs. urban difference: Pew consistently reports lower social media adoption in rural areas than urban/suburban, suggesting Duplin County is likely to fall below statewide metro-heavy averages and closer to rural adoption levels. Source: Pew Research Center (breakouts by community type).

Age group trends

• Highest usage: Adults 18–29 show the highest social media use across platforms; usage generally declines with age.
• Middle usage: Adults 30–49 remain heavy users, especially on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
• Lower usage: Adults 65+ have the lowest overall adoption and typically concentrate on fewer platforms (commonly Facebook and YouTube).
• Source: Pew Research Center social media by age.

Gender breakdown

• Across the U.S., women report higher use than men on several platforms (notably Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest), while men tend to be higher on some discussion- and video/game-adjacent spaces; YouTube use is broadly high for both genders.
• County-level gender splits are not available from major public social surveys; rural counties generally mirror national gender patterns more than they diverge.
• Source: Pew Research Center social media by gender.

Most-used platforms (benchmark percentages)

County-specific platform shares are not published by Pew at the county level; the most credible available reference point is U.S. adult platform use, with rural areas typically leaning more toward “general-audience” platforms (Facebook/YouTube) than toward newer, youth-skewing apps.

• YouTube: ~83% of U.S. adults
• Facebook: ~68%
• Instagram: ~47%
• Pinterest: ~35%
• TikTok: ~33%
• LinkedIn: ~30%
• WhatsApp: ~29%
• Snapchat: ~27%
• X (formerly Twitter): ~22%
• Source: Pew Research Center platform usage estimates.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)

• Platform concentration in rural areas: Rural users tend to concentrate activity on a smaller set of broadly adopted platforms, especially Facebook for local/community information and YouTube for entertainment and how-to content. This aligns with Pew’s repeated findings that Facebook and YouTube remain the most widely used platforms across demographics. Source: Pew Research Center.
• Age-driven engagement patterns: Younger adults are more likely to use short-form video and creator-driven feeds (notably TikTok and Instagram), while older adults are more likely to use feeds organized around friends/family and local groups (notably Facebook). Source: Pew Research Center breakdowns by age and platform.
• News and local information: Social platforms are widely used pathways to news nationally; in rural counties, local groups/pages and community sharing are commonly cited mechanisms for local awareness and event information. Source: Pew Research Center social media and news fact sheet.

Duplin County maintains family and associate-related public records primarily through the Register of Deeds and the Clerk of Superior Court. The Duplin County Register of Deeds records and issues certified copies of vital records, including birth and death certificates (generally for events occurring in Duplin County), and records marriage licenses. Official information and office contacts are provided on the county’s Register of Deeds page: Duplin County Register of Deeds.

Adoption proceedings and most related court filings are handled through the state court system and the local Clerk of Superior Court; adoption records are typically sealed and not treated as general public records. Clerk access points and court locations are listed by the North Carolina Judicial Branch: Duplin County Courts (NC Judicial Branch).

Online public databases may be available for recorded land records and some index searching via the Register of Deeds, while certified vital records are commonly obtained through in-person service or mail requests as directed by the office. Records access is governed by North Carolina public records and vital records statutes; eligibility, identification requirements, fees, and waiting periods commonly apply to certified vital records, and sensitive records (such as adoptions) are restricted by law.

Types of records available

• Marriage license and marriage certificate records

  • Duplin County issues marriage licenses through the county Register of Deeds.
  • After a ceremony is performed and the completed license is returned for recording, the county maintains the recorded marriage record/certificate as a vital record.

• Divorce records

  • Divorce case files and judgments (divorce decrees) are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court as part of the civil court record.

• Annulment records

  • Annulments are handled as civil actions in North Carolina and are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court within the court file, along with the court’s final order/judgment.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

• Duplin County Register of Deeds (marriage records)

  • Records are filed and recorded with the Register of Deeds in the county where the license is issued and returned for recording.
  • Access is commonly provided through:
    • In-person search/request at the Register of Deeds office
    • Certified copies requested from the Register of Deeds for recorded marriage records
    • State-level certified copies are also available through the North Carolina Vital Records office for eligible marriage records maintained by the state
  • Many counties provide online index/search access for recorded instruments and vital records; availability and date coverage vary by county system.

• Duplin County Clerk of Superior Court (divorce and annulment records)

  • Divorce decrees, annulment judgments, and the underlying case file are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the action was brought.
  • Access is commonly provided through:
    • In-person review of the court file at the Clerk’s office (subject to any seals or protected information rules)
    • Copies obtained from the Clerk of Superior Court
    • Some case information may be available through the North Carolina Judicial Branch online portals for case lookup, with document access typically limited compared to in-person records.

Typical information included in these records

• Marriage license/record

  • Full legal names of both parties (and name prior to marriage where recorded)
  • Date the license was issued and county of issuance
  • Date and location of marriage ceremony (after return/recording)
  • Name and title/authority of the officiant
  • Witnesses (where recorded)
  • Ages/birth dates and places of birth (depending on form/version and time period)
  • Residence addresses at time of application (commonly recorded)
  • Parent information may appear on older or certain versions of forms

• Divorce decree (judgment) and case record

  • Names of the parties and case number
  • Date of filing and date of judgment
  • Grounds/legal basis for divorce under North Carolina law (commonly one-year separation for absolute divorce)
  • Findings and orders of the court
  • Related orders may be included in the file (or separate case types), such as:
    • Equitable distribution (property division)
    • Alimony/spousal support
    • Child custody and child support
    • Name change granted as part of the proceeding

• Annulment judgment and case record

  • Names of the parties and case number
  • Date of filing and date of order
  • Legal basis for annulment and the court’s findings
  • The court’s declaration regarding the validity of the marriage and any related orders as permitted by law

Privacy and legal restrictions

• Marriage records

  • Recorded marriage records are generally treated as public records in North Carolina once filed/recorded, and certified copies are issued by the Register of Deeds and by the state vital records office under established procedures.
  • Modern records may be subject to identity-theft and privacy protections that restrict display of certain sensitive data elements in public-facing systems, even when the underlying record is public.

• Divorce and annulment records

  • Court records are generally public unless a judge orders a file or specific documents sealed or protected, or unless access is restricted by statute or court rule.
  • Certain information in domestic case files can be subject to confidentiality protections (for example, protected personal identifiers; and, in some circumstances, records involving minors, abuse protective orders, or other sensitive matters may have restricted access or redactions).
  • Copies are provided by the Clerk of Superior Court, and access to documents may be limited where confidentiality rules or sealing orders apply.

Duplin County is in southeastern North Carolina, part of the broader coastal plain region between the I‑95 corridor and the coast, with a largely rural settlement pattern and small-town centers such as Kenansville (county seat), Wallace, Warsaw, Beulaville, and Rose Hill. The county’s population is roughly in the mid‑50,000s (recent ACS estimates), with an economy historically anchored in agriculture and food processing alongside public-sector employment and regional commuting to nearby counties.

Education Indicators

Public schools (count and names)

Duplin County Schools is the primary public school district serving the county. The district’s current school list is maintained on the official district site under the district’s schools directory (names and openings/closures can change over time): Duplin County Schools.
A definitive “number of public schools” is best taken from the district’s live directory; third-party compilations can lag behind boundary and consolidation changes.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratio (proxy): County-level student–teacher ratios are commonly reported via North Carolina School Report Cards and district staffing summaries. The most reliable current-year figures are posted in the state reporting system: North Carolina School Report Cards.
• Graduation rate: The district and each high school’s 4‑year cohort graduation rate is published annually in the School Report Cards system (district and school pages). This is the authoritative source for the most recent year available.

(Note: Exact ratio and graduation-rate values vary by year and school; the state report cards provide the definitive, most current figures.)

Adult education levels (highest attainment)

Based on recent U.S. Census Bureau ACS county estimates (most commonly referenced as 5‑year ACS):

• High school diploma or higher (age 25+): Duplin County is below the North Carolina statewide average on this measure.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): Duplin County is well below the North Carolina statewide average, consistent with a rural/agricultural employment base.

Authoritative county tables are available through the Census Bureau’s profile tools (education attainment table for age 25+): U.S. Census Bureau data tables for Duplin County.
(Note: This summary uses directional comparisons because the ACS table values update annually; the linked tables provide the most recent percentages.)

Notable programs (STEM, CTE, AP)

• Career and Technical Education (CTE): North Carolina districts, including Duplin County Schools, provide CTE pathways aligned to state career clusters (e.g., agriculture, health sciences, skilled trades, business/IT). Program specifics and course offerings are typically published in district curriculum/CTE pages and high school course catalogs (district source): Duplin County Schools (program listings).
• Advanced Placement (AP) / college-credit options: High schools in North Carolina commonly offer AP and/or dual-enrollment options; participation and performance indicators appear in the state School Report Cards for each high school: School-level AP indicators (NC School Report Cards).
• Work-based learning and industry credentials: North Carolina reporting increasingly tracks credential attainment and career readiness through state accountability indicators; these appear in the report cards and district accountability reporting.

School safety measures and counseling resources

• Safety measures: North Carolina public schools operate under state and local safety requirements that commonly include controlled building access, visitor management, emergency drills, and coordination with local law enforcement/school resource officers. District-level safety communications and policies are typically posted on the district site (district policy and operational updates): Duplin County Schools.
• Counseling resources: Public schools provide student support services (school counselors; in some schools, social workers and psychologists) consistent with statewide student services frameworks. Staffing and service models can be verified through district student services pages and school-level directories.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year)

The most authoritative local unemployment statistics are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Duplin County’s annual and monthly rates are published here: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
(Note: The “most recent year” changes monthly; the linked BLS series provides the definitive current annual average and latest monthly rate.)

Major industries and employment sectors

Duplin County’s employment base is typical of rural southeastern North Carolina, with strong representation in:

• Agriculture and animal production (including hog and poultry production)
• Manufacturing and food processing
• Retail trade
• Health care and social assistance
• Educational services and public administration
• Transportation/warehousing tied to regional distribution routes

Sector breakdowns by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) are available in ACS “Industry by occupation” and “Class of worker” tables for Duplin County: ACS industry and class-of-worker tables.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Common occupational groups in the county and nearby labor-shed typically include:

• Production (manufacturing/processing)
• Transportation and material moving
• Office and administrative support
• Sales and related
• Management
• Healthcare support and practitioner roles
• Construction and extraction
• Farming, fishing, and forestry (higher share than state average)

The most current county occupational distributions are available via ACS occupation tables: ACS occupation tables for Duplin County.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Commuting pattern: A substantial share of residents commute to jobs outside the county, reflecting rural residential areas and job centers in nearby counties and along major corridors.
• Mean travel time to work: The ACS provides mean commute time and modal split (drive alone, carpool, etc.) for Duplin County; rural counties in this region commonly show mean commute times in the mid‑20 minute range (proxy), with high reliance on private vehicles and limited public transit usage.

Definitive commute-time and mode values are published in ACS commuting tables: ACS commuting (travel time and mode) tables.

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

County-to-county commuting flows and in-/out-commuting can be quantified using U.S. Census “OnTheMap” (LEHD) origin-destination data, which shows how many county residents work within the county versus elsewhere and where in-commuters originate: Census OnTheMap commuting flows.
(Note: LEHD coverage and year availability vary; it remains the standard source for commuting flows.)

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

ACS tenure estimates for Duplin County indicate a majority owner-occupied housing stock (typical of rural counties), with a smaller rental market concentrated in towns and near employment nodes. The definitive owner/renter split is published in ACS housing tables: ACS housing tenure tables.

Median property values and recent trends

• Median owner-occupied home value: Available from ACS “Value” tables and updated annually (5‑year ACS provides the most stable county estimate). Duplin County’s median value is generally below North Carolina’s statewide median, consistent with rural land availability and lower-density development.
• Trend: Like most North Carolina counties, Duplin County experienced post‑2020 home value appreciation; county-specific magnitude is best verified via ACS time series and local market reports. For standardized county time series, Federal Reserve/FHFA and other providers may not fully represent sparse rural markets; ACS remains the common reference for median value.

Definitive ACS median value: ACS median home value (Duplin County).
(Note: “Recent trends” in rural counties can be sensitive to small sample sizes; ACS margins of error should be reviewed.)

Typical rent prices

• Median gross rent: Reported in ACS and reflects contract rent plus utilities for renter-occupied units. Duplin County’s median gross rent is typically below major metro areas in North Carolina, with the rental market concentrated around town centers and along key highways.

Definitive ACS rent figures: ACS median gross rent tables.

Types of housing

• Single-family detached homes and manufactured housing represent a large share of the county’s housing stock, consistent with rural development patterns.
• Apartments and small multifamily properties are more common in incorporated towns (e.g., Wallace/Warsaw/Rose Hill) and near larger employers.
• Rural lots and farmland-adjacent residences are common outside town limits, with larger parcel sizes and septic/well systems more prevalent than municipal service areas (varies by location).

ACS “Units in structure” tables provide the definitive structural mix: ACS units-in-structure (housing type) tables.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)

• Town-centered neighborhoods generally provide shorter travel distances to schools, grocery/retail, and civic services, with more municipal utilities coverage.
• Unincorporated and rural areas typically feature longer travel times to schools and services, limited sidewalk networks, and heavier dependence on personal vehicles. School locations and attendance areas are best verified using district boundary maps and school addresses maintained by the district: Duplin County Schools (school directory/boundaries).

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

• Property tax rate: North Carolina counties levy property tax as a rate per $100 of assessed value; Duplin County’s current rate is published in the county budget/tax office materials: Duplin County government (tax/finance).
• Typical homeowner cost (proxy): A practical estimate combines the county tax rate with the median assessed value; actual bills vary with municipal taxes (for properties inside town limits), exemptions, and revaluation timing. The most comparable “typical” annual cost is often approximated using ACS “median real estate taxes paid” for owner-occupied housing units: ACS median real estate taxes paid.

(Note: Municipal tax overlays can materially change total tax liability; county-only rate does not represent the full bill inside incorporated areas.)