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Washington, NC · 1 counties · 44,958 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 $31,066. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $69,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% 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

44,958
+6%since 1990
from 42,283 in 1990
1990 – 2025
54 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 51 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+13%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
42K43K45K47K48K1990201020202024Washington
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,066
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,738 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,722
+56%since 1990
from $10,722 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$405
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
75.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
25.0% rent
2.2
−6%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(28,941)
Black31.2%(13,173)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(204)
Asian0.1%(59)
Diversity Score55%(23,247)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(30,051)
Black29%(13,021)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,455)
Asian0.2%(98)
Diversity Score57.5%(25,868)
58
+5%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.0%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−13%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 44,958 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Washington, NC?

The typical household in Washington, NC earns about $31,066 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 $69,500, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, NC?

About 16.0% 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.

Has Washington, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,675 residents, a change of about 6 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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