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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington

North Carolina · 9,583 residents · 8.19 sq mi
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Washington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,057. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,900. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,583
+6%since 1990
from 9,075 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,170 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,108 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+10%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,057
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,917 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,319
+42%since 1990
from $10,118 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$398
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
51.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 50.7% in 1990
48.5% rent
3.3
+20%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(4,869)
Black45.3%(4,107)
Hispanic / Latino1%(87)
Asian0.5%(45)
Diversity Score64.6%(5,859)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(4,838)
Black45.4%(4,349)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(261)
Asian0.5%(46)
Diversity Score66.2%(6,345)
66
+3%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.8%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.4%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
+2%since 1990
from 13.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, North Carolina?

Washington, North Carolina has about 9,583 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington, North Carolina earns about $22,057 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, North Carolina expensive?

In Washington, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $72,900, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, North Carolina?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, North Carolina?

About 28.7% of people in Washington, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 508 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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