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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

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Washington, NC · 1 counties · 47,759 residents · 832.736 sq mi
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Washington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,653. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,000. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
47,759
+6%since 2000
from 44,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+9%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K45K47K48K1990201020202024Washington
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,653
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,066 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,728
+36%since 2000
from $16,722 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(31,705)
Black25.3%(12,105)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(3,166)
Asian0.3%(158)
Other1%(484)
Diversity Score60.9%(29,104)
Diversity Score
61
+6%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 47,759 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, NC?

The typical household in Washington, NC earns about $40,653 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 $107,000, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, NC?

About 19.0% 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 17.2% 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 5,476 residents, a change of about 13 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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