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Washington, NC · 1 counties · 42,283 residents · 832.736 sq mi
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Washington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,738. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $51,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

42,283
−6%vs 2000
vs 44,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
51 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.7
−11%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
42K43K45K47K48K1990201020202024Washington
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,738
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,066 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,722
−36%vs 2000
vs $16,722 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.5%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$51,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$289
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $405 in 2000
US average: $450
74.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.0% in 2000
25.9% rent
2.4
+6%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(28,941)
Black31.2%(13,173)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(204)
Asian0.1%(59)
Other0.3%(110)
Diversity Score55%(23,247)
55
−4%vs 2000
vs 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.9%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Washington, NC?

Washington, NC has about 42,283 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Washington, NC?

The typical household in Washington, NC earns about $21,738 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 $51,700, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, NC?

About 10.8% 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 19.5% of people in Washington, NC live below the federal poverty line.

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

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