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Washington

County:
Beaufort County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
96.284

Washington is located in Beaufort County, North Carolina. Washington has a 2025 population of 13,620 . It is also the county seat of Beaufort County . Washington is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The average household income in Washington is $66,611 with a poverty rate of 18.51%. The median age in Washington is 48.7 years: 45.9 years for males, and 50.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.0 males.

13.6K
Total Population
141
Density (mi²)

Washington Population

Washington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Washington includes 52.96% White, 36.17% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (52.96%)

Black or African American (36.17%)

Two or more races (9.17%)

Other race (1.01%)

Asian (0.54%)

Native American (0.15%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,21352.96%
Black or African American4,92636.17%
Two or more races1,2499.17%
Other race1371.01%
Asian740.54%
Native American210.15%

Washington Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Washington's average per capita income is $36,036. Household income levels show a median of $48,776. The poverty rate stands at 18.51%.

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$82,266-
Families$63,453$83,883
Households$48,776$66,611
Non Families$27,023$36,075

$36,036

Average Income

$48,776

Median Household Income

18.51%

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)