STD Rates in Duplin County, North Carolina

2023 CDC surveillance data for Duplin County, North Carolina — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 49,518
Combined
941
per 100K
28th / 100
Chlamydia
737.1
per 100K • 365 cases
US rate: 490.7
24th of 100 in North Carolina
Higher than 91% of US counties
Gonorrhea
189.8
per 100K • 94 cases
US rate: 178.2
40th of 100 in North Carolina
Higher than 82% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
14.1
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Duplin County reported a combined STD rate of 941.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 28th of 100 North Carolina counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 737.1 per 100,000 (365 cases, 21% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 189.8 per 100,000 (94 cases, 22% below the state rate), syphilis at 14.1 per 100,000 (7 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Duplin County.

STD Trends in Duplin County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the North Carolina rate (dashed). In a county this size a handful of cases moves the rate a long way, so read the shape rather than any single year.

Chlamydia
737.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 737.1 in 2023
Gonorrhea
189.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 230.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
14.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 20.4 in 2022

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus county surveillance, 2000–2023.

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Duplin County vs North Carolina and the US

Infection Duplin County North Carolina US vs North Carolina vs US Rank in North Carolina
Chlamydia 737.1365 cases 607.9 490.7 21.3% above 50.2% above 24th of 100
Gonorrhea 189.894 cases 243.2 178.2 22% below 6.5% above 40th of 100
Syphilis (P&S) 14.17 cases 19.9 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among North Carolina’s counties. The US rate is all 50 states combined. Comparisons are left out where fewer than 20 cases were reported, because a rate built on so few cases can swing widely from one year to the next.

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FAQs

Duplin County ranks 28th of 100 North Carolina counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 941.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Duplin County, with 365 cases at a rate of 737.1 per 100,000 residents.
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Data sourced from the CDC's annual STI Surveillance Report. Rates are per 100,000 population and reflect reported cases only — actual prevalence is likely higher due to undiagnosed infections. While we strive for accuracy, STDTest.com makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of this data and is not responsible for any errors or omissions. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.