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Washington Park

North Carolina · 383 residents (2025 est.) · 0.264 sq mi
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Washington Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $315,500. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
456
+4%since 2000
from 440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,727 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,667 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
+15%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:383 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3704355015666311990201020202024Washington Park
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,750
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,972 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,651
+37%since 2000
from $31,929 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−2%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
+38.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(424)
Black1.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95%(433)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.3%(15)
Diversity Score12.1%(55)
Diversity Score
12
+138%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+95%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 78.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2016
from 9.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Park, North Carolina?

Washington Park, North Carolina has about 456 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington Park, North Carolina?

The typical household in Washington Park, North Carolina earns about $88,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington Park, North Carolina expensive?

In Washington Park, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $315,500, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Park, North Carolina?

About 59.0% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Park, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington Park, North Carolina?

About 16.4% of people in Washington Park, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington Park, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington Park, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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