Washington County's estimated 2025 population is 10,587 with a growth rate of -0.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County is the 95th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 13,119 and has seen a growth of -19.3% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Washington County includes 49.62% Black or African American, 46.6% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,411 | 49.62% |
| White | 5,082 | 46.6% |
| Two or more races | 373 | 3.42% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.05% |
Married
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Never Married
Washington County's average per capita income is $34,800. Household income levels show a median of $41,750. The poverty rate stands at 24.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,341 | - |
| Families | $63,687 | $79,118 |
| Households | $41,750 | $59,553 |
| Non Families | $23,986 | $33,294 |
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