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Washington County

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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.

10,587
Total Population
31
Population Density (miĀ²)
95
Population Rank (State)
-63 -0.59%
Annual Population Growth

Washington County Population

Washington County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American5,41149.62%
White5,08246.6%
Two or more races3733.42%
Other race230.21%
Asian110.1%
Native American50.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Washington County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$80,341-
Families$63,687$79,118
Households$41,750$59,553
Non Families$23,986$33,294

$34,800

Average Income

$41,750

Median Household Income

24.71%

Poverty Rate