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Washington County

North Carolina · 13,228 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 $32,716. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,900. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,228
−4%since 2000
from 13,723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+12%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Washington County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,716
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,865 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,982
+13%since 2000
from $14,994 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+27%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(6,555)
Black48.8%(6,702)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(311)
Asian0.3%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.6%(9,007)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(5,998)
Black49.6%(6,567)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(466)
Asian0.3%(38)
Other1.3%(173)
Diversity Score68.4%(9,052)
Diversity Score
68
+4%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, North Carolina?

Washington County, North Carolina has about 13,228 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington County, North Carolina earns about $32,716 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 $91,900, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, North Carolina?

About 11.8% 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 24.8% 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 769 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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