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Washington

County:
Beaufort County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.877

Washington is a city located in Beaufort County, North Carolina. Washington has a 2026 population of 9,664. It is also the county seat of Beaufort County. Washington is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -2.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,886 in 2020.

The median household income in Washington is $40,186 with a poverty rate of 23.12%. The median age in Washington is 46.8 years: 47 years for males, and 46.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.2 males.

9.7K
Total Population
1,227
Density (mi²)
-37 -0.38%
Growth

Washington Population

Washington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,664-37-0.38%
20259,701-37-0.38%
20249,738410.42%
20239,697270.28%
20229,670-6-0.06%
20219,676-208-2.1%
20209,8863703.89%
20199,516-21-0.22%
20189,537-28-0.29%
20179,565-106-1.1%
20169,671-69-0.71%
20159,740-22-0.23%
20149,762-37-0.38%
20139,799-21-0.21%
20129,820160.16%
20119,804-49-0.5%
20109,8531091.12%
20009,5835085.6%
19909,0756577.8%
19808,418-543-6.06%
19708,961-978-9.84%
19609,9392412.49%
19509,6981,12913.18%
19408,5691,53421.81%
19307,03572111.42%
19206,3141031.66%
19106,2111,36928.27%
19004,8421,29736.59%
18903,54500%

Median Age

Overall: 46.8 years
Female: 46.8 years
Male: 47 years

Washington Adults

There are 7,999 adults, (2,491 of whom are seniors) in Washington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,252 (54%)
Male: 4,474 (46%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Washington includes 48.22% White, 43.45% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,69048.22%
Black or African American4,22643.45%
Two or more races5936.1%
Other race1671.72%
Asian340.35%
Native American160.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1891.94%
White1831.88%
Other race1291.33%
Black or African American100.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,50746.34%
Black or African American4,21643.35%
Two or more races4044.15%
Other race380.39%
Asian340.35%
Native American160.16%

Washington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Washington 's average per capita income is $36,168. Household income levels show a median of $40,186. The poverty rate stands at 23.12%.

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$74,980-
Families$59,411$78,601
Households$40,186$62,156
Non Families$29,057$37,688

$36,168

Average Income

$40,186

Median Household Income

23.12%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)