Washington County, North Carolina
Located in North Carolina, Washington County has a population of 10,812 residents and a median age of 48.8 years, making it the #2,430 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 24.1%. The median home value is $125,900, and the median household income is $41,813, which is 44% below the national median.
Demographics
Washington County has a population of 10,812, making it the #2,430 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.8 years, which is 25.4% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Washington County is $41,813, ranking #3,037 out of 3,222 counties — 44.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.1% and unemployment stands at 12.9%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Washington County is $125,900 (-55.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $743/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.0%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Washington County, 14.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 56.0% below the national average, ranking #2,841 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Washington County is 71.2 years. 24.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
20.1% of adults in Washington County smoke , 41.0% are obese , and 16.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 29.4 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 24.7 per 100,000.
Motor Vehicle Deaths Trend
Families & Children
35.8% of children in Washington County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 35.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Washington County is 67.1%. The mean commute time is 33.1 min, which is 19.8% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Washington County voted Democratic with a margin of 6.2%. The vote was 52.8% Dem / 46.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.7 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Washington County, North Carolina
Washington County, North Carolina has a total population of 10,812, making it the 2,430th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 48.8 years, which is 25.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Washington County is $41,813, which ranks #3,037 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9%.
The median home value in Washington County is $125,900, 55.3% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $743 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Washington County, 14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.1 min.
Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 47.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (44.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%).
All data for Washington 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.