Nash County Summary

Life in Nash County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Nash County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Nash County:

  • The population in Nash County is 95,015.

  • The median home value in Nash County is $218,427.

  • The median income in Nash County is $56,770.

  • The median rent in Nash County is $879.

  • The unemployment rate in Nash County is 6.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Nash County is 14.5%.

  • The average high in Nash County is 76.4° and there are 117.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Nash County

List Of Cities & Towns in Nash County

Rocky Mount, NC Population 54,260

Nashville, NC Population 5,624

Red Oak, NC Population 3,357

Sharpsburg, NC Population 1,504

Spring Hope, NC Population 1,441

Dortches, NC Population 976

Middlesex, NC Population 963

Whitakers, NC Population 462

Bailey, NC Population 459

Momeyer, NC Population 412

Castalia, NC Population 257

Map Of Nash County

Nash County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Nash County is 76.4°.

  • There are 89.56 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 117.6 inches of rain each year with 1.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:17 hours of sun each day in Nash County.

StatNash County
Mean High76.4
Nice Days89.56
Rainfall117.6
Snowfall1.9
Sunny_hours5:17
76.4°
Average High
117.6
Inches of Rain

Nash County Photos

Rocky Mount Location
Source: Wikipedia User koly | CC BY-SA 4.0
Unc Nash General Hospital
Source: Wikipedia
Nashville North Carolina
Source: Public Domain

Nash County Demographics

Population over time in Nash County

The current population in Nash County is 95,015. The population has increased 0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 94,628 0.4%
2021 94,287 0.3%
2020 94,030 -

Gender in Nash County

  • Nash County is 51.7% female with 49,107 female residents.

  • Nash County is 48.3% male with 45,908 male residents.

Female
51.7% (49,107)
Male
48.3% (45,908)
Gender Nash County NC USA
Female 51.7% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.3% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Nash County

Nash County is:

  • 47.8% White with 45,429 White residents.

  • 40.4% African American with 38,367 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 430 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 718 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 27 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 520 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 2,402 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.5% Hispanic with 7,122 Hispanic residents.

White
47.8% (45,429)
African American
40.4% (38,367)
American Indian
0.5% (430)
Asian
0.8% (718)
Hawaiian
0.0% (27)
Other
0.5% (520)
Two Or More
2.5% (2,402)
Hispanic
7.5% (7,122)

Table: Nash County By Race

Race Nash County NC USA
White 47.8% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 40.4% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.5% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Nash County, North Carolina

  • 4.9% of households in Nash County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.1% of households in Nash County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Nash County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Nash County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Nash County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.3% of households in Nash County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Nash County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Nash County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Nash County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Nash County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.9% (4,663)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.1% (5,787)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.0% (8,573)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.4% (8,935)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.5% (12,796)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.3% (18,377)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.2% (12,565)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.2% (13,515)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.0% (5,689)
$200,000 or more
4.3% (4,110)
Income Nash County NC USA
Less than $10,000 4.9% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.0% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.4% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.5% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.3% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.2% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.0% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.3% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Nash County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Nash County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Nash County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Nash County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Nash County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Nash County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Nash County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Nash County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Nash County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Nash County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (3,800)
9-12th Grade
9% (8,551)
High School / GED
33% (31,354)
Some College
20% (19,003)
Associate's Degree
12% (11,401)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (14,252)
Master's Degree
5% (4,750)
Professional Degree
1% (950)
Doctorate Degree
1% (950)
Education Nash County NC USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 33% 25% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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