Nash County's estimated 2026 population is 100,378 with a growth rate of 1.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nash County is the 31st largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 95,819 and has seen a growth of 4.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nash County includes 48.19% White, 40.64% Black or African American, 5.24% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (48.19%)
Black or African American (40.64%)
Other race (5.24%)
Two or more races (4.42%)
Asian (0.86%)
Native American (0.65%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,001 | 48.19% |
| Black or African American | 38,787 | 40.64% |
| Other race | 4,997 | 5.24% |
| Two or more races | 4,215 | 4.42% |
| Asian | 817 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 622 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Nash County's average per capita income is $42,937. Household income levels show a median of $60,704. The poverty rate stands at 14.03%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,822 | $117,085 |
| Families | $74,069 | $95,197 |
| Households | $60,704 | $80,514 |
| Non Families | $35,847 | $48,416 |
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