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Washington

North Carolina · 9,744 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 $26,990. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,700. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,744
+2%since 2000
from 9,583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,190 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+5%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,990
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,057 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,937
+32%since 2000
from $14,319 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,700
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
52.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+70%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(4,838)
Black45.4%(4,349)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(261)
Asian0.5%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.2%(6,345)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(4,599)
Black45.2%(4,406)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(538)
Asian0.5%(51)
Other1.6%(156)
Diversity Score71.2%(6,942)
Diversity Score
71
+8%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, North Carolina?

Washington, North Carolina has about 9,744 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington, North Carolina earns about $26,990 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 $151,700, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, North Carolina?

About 23.6% 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 25.3% 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 669 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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