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Washington Park

North Carolina · 392 residents · 0.264 sq mi
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Washington Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,893. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $251,900. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
392
−11%since 2000
from 440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,485 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,667 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.1
+17%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3704355015666311990201020202024Washington Park
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,893
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,972 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,802
+31%since 2000
from $31,929 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
15.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+18%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(371)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(8)
Diversity Score10.5%(41)
Diversity Score
10
+105%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Park, North Carolina?

Washington Park, North Carolina has about 392 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington Park, North Carolina earns about $80,893 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 $251,900, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Park, North Carolina?

About 55.6% 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 2.8% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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