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Washington, NC · 1 counties · 44,670 residents (2025 est.) · 832.736 sq mi
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Washington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,700. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,499
−1%since 2000
from 44,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
+19%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:44,670 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K45K47K48K1990201020202024Washington
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,357
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,066 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,495
+106%since 2000
from $16,722 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,700
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+48%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(30,051)
Black29%(13,021)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,455)
Asian0.2%(98)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.5%(25,868)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(29,481)
Black22.8%(10,131)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(3,513)
Asian0.2%(93)
Other2.9%(1,281)
Diversity Score62.8%(27,933)
Segregation Score32%(14,237)
Diversity Score
63
+9%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
+17%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
+26.7 ptssince 2017
from 60.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

WashingtonCENTRAL9,910
What's inside

1 component county

Beaufort CountyCENTRAL44,670
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, NC?

Washington, NC has about 44,499 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, NC?

The typical household in Washington, NC earns about $58,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, NC expensive?

In Washington, NC, the median home is worth about $192,700, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, NC?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, NC?

About 17.8% of people in Washington, NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,216 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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