Nash County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37127 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 96,216 | — | #641 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,426 | -16.9% | #1,854 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,657 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $191,000 | -32.2% | #1,505 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $953 | -18.1% | #1,170 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | -6.0% | #1,236 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Nash County has a population of 96,216, making it the #641 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Nash County is $62,426, ranking #1,854 out of 3,222 counties — 16.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Nash County is $191,000 (-32.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $953/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.6%.
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88.6% of residents in Nash County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% below the national rate.
About Nash County, North Carolina
Nash County, North Carolina has a total population of 96,216, making it the 641st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nash County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Nash County is $62,426, which ranks #1,854 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Nash County is $191,000, 32.2% below the national median. Renters in Nash County pay a median gross rent of $953 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Nash County, 22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.
Nash County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 46.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (40.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%).
All data for Nash County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.