U.S. County · Profile

Washington County

10.7KTotal Population
25Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-21.97%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Washington County has a population of 10,713 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Washington County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American48.3%5,174
White45.8%4,907
Hispanic or Latino6.2%664
Two or More Races3.1%332
Some Other Race2.0%214
American Indian/Alaska Native0.6%64
Asian0.2%21
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Washington County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$38,927
47.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,209
31.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
21.6%
87.8% above national average
Median Age
48.0 years

Income & Poverty

$38,927Median Household Income
$26,209Per Capita Income
21.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$38,927$55,923
Families$58,947$74,619
Married-couple Families$58,947$66,021
Nonfamily Households$22,344$24,132

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Washington County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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