Washington County Summary

Life in Washington County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Washington 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 Washington County:

  • The population in Washington County is 11,051.

  • The median home value in Washington County is $109,122.

  • The median income in Washington County is $38,927.

  • The median rent in Washington County is $755.

  • The unemployment rate in Washington County is 12.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Washington County is 21.6%.

  • The average high in Washington County is 75.2° and there are 125.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Washington County

List Of Cities & Towns in Washington County

Plymouth, NC Population 3,315

Roper, NC Population 502

Creswell, NC Population 152

Map Of Washington County

Washington County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Washington County is 75.2°.

  • There are 92.83 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 125.1 inches of rain each year with 1.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:10 hours of sun each day in Washington County.

StatWashington County
Mean High75.2
Nice Days92.83
Rainfall125.1
Snowfall1.2
Sunny_hours5:10
75.2°
Average High
125.1
Inches of Rain

Washington County Demographics

Population over time in Washington County

The current population in Washington County is 11,051. The population has decreased -6.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 11,183 -5.1%
2021 11,788 -1.1%
2020 11,922 -

Gender in Washington County

  • Washington County is 48.8% female with 5,392 female residents.

  • Washington County is 51.2% male with 5,658 male residents.

Female
48.8% (5,392)
Male
51.2% (5,658)
Gender Washington County NC USA
Female 48.8% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 51.2% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Washington County

Washington County is:

  • 43.1% White with 4,765 White residents.

  • 47.6% African American with 5,259 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 49 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 33 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 261 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.2% Hispanic with 684 Hispanic residents.

White
43.1% (4,765)
African American
47.6% (5,259)
American Indian
0.4% (49)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (33)
Two Or More
2.4% (261)
Hispanic
6.2% (684)

Table: Washington County By Race

Race Washington County NC USA
White 43.1% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 47.6% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.2% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Washington County, North Carolina

  • 13.9% of households in Washington County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.0% of households in Washington County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Washington County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Washington County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Washington County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Washington County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Washington County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Washington County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 1.8% of households in Washington County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.0% of households in Washington County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
13.9% (1,534)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.0% (776)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.6% (1,609)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.8% (1,198)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.2% (1,453)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.2% (1,794)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.9% (1,645)
$100,000 to $149,999
5.6% (622)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.8% (200)
$200,000 or more
2.0% (216)
Income Washington County NC USA
Less than $10,000 13.9% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.0% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.6% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.8% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.2% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.2% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.9% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 5.6% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.8% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.0% 8.5% 11.4%

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

  • 7.0% of adults in Washington County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Washington County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Washington County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Washington County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Washington County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Washington County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Washington County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Washington County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
6% (773)
9-12th Grade
7% (773)
High School / GED
34% (3,757)
Some College
27% (2,983)
Associate's Degree
11% (1,215)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (1,215)
Master's Degree
2% (221)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (110)
Education Washington County NC USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 34% 25% 26%
Some College 27% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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