Banks of the Northeast Cape Fear, 2008
Beulaville’s story
152 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1874Beulaville is settled
Population
1,176
2025 Census estimate · +5.4% since 2020
Typical home
$222K
+3.4% in a year
Household income
$37K
median
Median age
45.1
years
Jobs based here
1,065
A job hub
Is Beulaville a good place to live?
The best of Beulaville’s subject grades is a B for cost of living; the weakest is a D− for incomes. Beulaville’s property crime rate is 51.2 per 1,000 residents, against 21.8 in North Carolina’s towns and 9.9 across U.S. towns. Only 17 of North Carolina’s 448 towns score lower on incomes. Beulaville's police reported 6 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025, a higher rate per resident than 95% of U.S. towns. Beulaville's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 84% of U.S. towns. Beulaville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Beulaville stand out
Where Beulaville beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here1,065
Residents who work455
Work
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 96% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Beulaville5.1
North Carolina3.3
U.S.3.3
Worth knowing · SafetyD
55% more violent crime than NC
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
A shrinking town
Beulaville has shrunk 9% since 2010
1,296 counted in 2010 and 1,116 in 2020; an estimated 1,176 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Beulaville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within North Carolina), ordered by how far Beulaville is from typical.
Jobs & income$37K median household incomeD−Open →SafetyDOpen →Hazard riskhurricanes tops the listDOpen →SchoolsC−Open →HealthVidant Duplin Hospital 11.1 miles awayCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.2 of 20; 15.9% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Cost of livingTypical home $222K, 4 years of the county’s $55K median household incomeBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksC+Open →History1 notable person born hereC−Open →Civic life2.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Beulaville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Beulaville, and how to reach them.
PowerTri-County Elec Member Corp (NC)13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Beulaville water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpWednesdayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn North Carolina you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person with same-day registration during the early voting period, or by mail (postmarked 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDuplin County Board of ElectionsDuplin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2019
ZIP code2851828518 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Beulaville.
SafetyD
Beulaville earns a D for safety
At 5.1 per 1,000 residents, Beulaville’s violent crime rate is above both the North Carolina town median (3.2) and the median of U.S. towns (1.6). Beulaville reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 95% report less.
5%of U.S. towns report more crimeDSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Beulaville5.1
North Carolina3.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Beulaville51.2
North Carolina18.2
U.S.15.5
5th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
60
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsC−
Beulaville’s public schools trail 76% of North Carolina districts
Its public schools are run by the Duplin County Schools. Its two schools are below.
24%of NC districts it outscoresC−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beulaville ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 877 | C |
| Champion Educational Center PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 71 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D−
A job hub: Beulaville has 2.3 jobs for every working resident and draws in 1,017 commuters
Most working residents leave Beulaville for work: only 11% work in town. 27% of residents live below the poverty line in Beulaville. Jobs based in Beulaville grew to 1,065 in 2023, 350 more than in 2013.
11%work in town
| Beulaville | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 27% | 13% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $37,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 6.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Beulaville11%
Kenansville10%
Jacksonville5%
Raleigh4%
Fayetteville3%
24 mi
median commute distance
1,065
jobs based in Beulaville
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 35% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Very high risk in Beulaville, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 89% of U.S. communities. Since 2016, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Beulaville.
89risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 2016
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B
Compared with most of North Carolina and the rest of the country, the median rent in Beulaville is lower
The median rent in Beulaville is $644 a month. The typical Beulaville home is worth about $222,000, up 3.4% in a year, 33% below the North Carolina typical home. 55% of Beulaville households own their home.
$222KZillow home value
| Beulaville | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 55% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $644 a month | $1,085 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Beulaville$222K
North Carolina$332K
+3.4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthC
Residents of Beulaville are less healthy than 68% of U.S. towns
Beulaville beats the North Carolina average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
32%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Beulaville | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 80% | 79% |
32 measures vs. North Carolina
4 better16 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Beulaville | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.8% | 14.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 76.7% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.5% | 3.6% |
Vidant Duplin Hospital
11.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Beulaville has mild winters and hot summers
Beulaville has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Beulaville’s July high is 90°F.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–57°
Spring49–73°
Summer68–88°
Fall52–74°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Apr 5
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
An age mix much like North Carolina’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the North Carolina average. Beulaville has grown 5.4% since 2020, to 1,176 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across North Carolina.
45.1median age · NC 39.1
| Beulaville | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 years | 40.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 29% | 29% |
BeulavilleNorth CarolinaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
23%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma15%
High school30%
Some college18%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.7 points. Across North Carolina, 51.1% of residents are women.
| Beulaville | NC | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 4.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.2% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0.3% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 23.2% | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.5% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 20.1% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.6% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.2% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.1% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 15% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.8% | 24.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.8% | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.3% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.8% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.3% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,200, single groups can be off by several points
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Beulaville
19pages on Beulaville
The big questions
SchoolsC−Behind 76% of NC districts · 2 schoolsSafetyD5.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than NC on 4 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$222K typical home · up 3.4% in a yearWork & commuteD−$37K median household income · 1,065 jobs hereNatural hazardsDFEMA risk higher than 89% of U.S. communities · hurricanes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Beulaville
James Sprunt Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Kenansville11.8 mi$2,592 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Beulaville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.
Small town
1,176 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
About Beulaville
Town in North Carolina, United States
Beulaville is a town located in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,116. The community lies within the Limestone Creek Township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 82 ft
- ZIP code
- 28518
- Area code
- 910
Questions about Beulaville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Beulaville, NC expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.