Washington County's estimated 2026 population is 10,626 with a growth rate of -0.11% 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% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.8 years
Female: 53.5 years
Male: 42.4 years
There are 8,748 adults, (3,030 of whom are seniors) in Washington County.
Female: 5,280 (48.8%)
Male: 5,532 (51.2%)
The racial composition of Washington County includes 47.93% Black or African American, 45.33% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,182 | 47.93% |
| White | 4,901 | 45.33% |
| Two or more races | 427 | 3.95% |
| Other race | 287 | 2.65% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.05% |
Washington County's average per capita income is $34,733. Household income levels show a median of $41,813. The poverty rate stands at 24.07%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,167 | - |
| Families | $65,861 | $76,740 |
| Households | $41,813 | $62,368 |
| Non Families | $26,843 | $37,070 |
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