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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington County

North Carolina · 13,723 residents · 346.51 sq mi
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Washington County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,865. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $63,700. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

13,723
−2%since 1990
from 13,997 in 1990
1990 – 2025
40 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 40 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+16%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Washington County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,865
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,840 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,994
+53%since 1990
from $9,827 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$403
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
73.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
26.4% rent
2.2
+8%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(7,575)
Black45.5%(6,366)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.2%(8,841)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(6,555)
Black48.8%(6,702)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(311)
Asian0.3%(43)
Diversity Score65.6%(9,007)
66
+4%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.9%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
+5%since 1990
from 20.0 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 County, North Carolina?

Washington County, North Carolina has about 13,723 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, North Carolina earns about $28,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, North Carolina expensive?

In Washington County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $63,700, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, North Carolina?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 21.8% of people in Washington County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington County, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 274 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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