Industry in Duplin County.
While Duplin County is a regional leader in agriculture, livestock, textiles and manufacturing, the County has a broadly diversified economy and is an excellent choice for many types of enterprises.
| Major Employers | Industry Sector | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Butterball | Food Processing | 2,700 |
| House of Raeford | Food Processing | 1,400 |
| Duplin County Schools | Education | 1,300 |
| Murphy-Brown's Company | Livestock & Feed | 1,100 |
| Guildford Mills | Textiles | 1,040 |
| Bay Valley Foods | Food Processing | 600 |
| Nash Johnson & Sons | Livestock & Feed | 570 |
| James Sprunt Community College | Education | 550 |
| Duplin County | Government | 450 |
| Duplin General Hospital | Health Care | 440 |
| National Spinning Company | Textiles | 175 |
| Precision Hydraulic Cylinders | Manufacturing | 140 |
| Valley Proteins | Feed Preparation | 100 |
| Blanchard Trucking | Transportation | 100 |
