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Washington

County:
Beaufort County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.19

Washington is a city located in Beaufort County, North Carolina. Washington has a 2025 population of 9,701 . It is also the county seat of Beaufort County . Washington is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,886 in 2020.

The average household income in Washington is $66,271 with a poverty rate of 19.72%. The median age in Washington is 49.4 years: 50.7 years for males, and 48.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.2 males.

9.7K
Total Population
1,185
Density (mi²)
-37 -0.38%
Growth

Washington Population

Washington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Washington includes 48.52% White, 43.41% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (48.52%)

Black or African American (43.41%)

Two or more races (6.1%)

Other race (1.24%)

Asian (0.58%)

Native American (0.14%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,73348.52%
Black or African American4,23443.41%
Two or more races5956.1%
Other race1211.24%
Asian570.58%
Native American140.14%

Washington Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Washington's average per capita income is $36,475. Household income levels show a median of $41,723. The poverty rate stands at 19.72%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$84,074-
Families$68,794$90,353
Households$41,723$66,271
Non Families$26,100$35,200

$36,475

Average Income

$41,723

Median Household Income

19.72%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)