COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Nash County

North Carolina · 87,420 residents · 540.444 sq mi

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Nash County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,147. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $85,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 36.5

US median: 35.2

Less educated

17% 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

Total population

87,420

+14%since 1990

from 76,677 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

162 / sq mi

+14%since 1990

from 142 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

36.5

+8%since 1990

from 33.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202496K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$37,147

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $25,834 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,863

+49%since 1990

from $12,684 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

13.4%

−0.1 ptssince 1990

from 13.6% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$85,600

+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $62,100 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$494

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $345 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

67.7%

+3.4 ptssince 1990

from 64.4% in 1990

32.3% rent

Afford Score

2.3

−4%since 1990

from 2.4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic67.8%(51,992)

Black31.5%(24,184)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(435)

Asian0.2%(135)

Diversity Score55.9%(42,842)

2000

White, non-Hispanic61%(53,326)

Black33.8%(29,505)

Hispanic / Latino3.4%(2,939)

Asian0.5%(477)

Diversity Score62.4%(54,582)

Diversity Score

+12%since 1990

from 56 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

17.2%

+3.5 ptssince 1990

from 13.7% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

75.6%

+10.6 ptssince 1990

from 65.1% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.8%

+1.7 ptssince 1990

from 3.2% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.9 min

−13%since 1990

from 17.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nash County, North Carolina?

Nash County, North Carolina has about 87,420 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nash County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Nash County, North Carolina earns about $37,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nash County, North Carolina expensive?

In Nash County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $85,600, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Nash County, North Carolina?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Nash County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nash County, North Carolina?

About 13.4% of people in Nash County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nash County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Nash County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,743 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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