2023 ACS Census Data · Population 10,905
Washington County is a small county in North Carolina with a population of 10,905. The median household income is $41,750, 36% below the national average. The poverty rate is 24.7%, median home value is $107,000, and 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 49% below the national average.
Population
10,905
2023 estimate
Rank #2422 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$41,750
Household
Rank #3016 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$107,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #2808 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
12.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #3060 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
32% below North Carolina avg·36% below national avg
Poverty Rate
60% below North Carolina avg·65% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
14% below North Carolina avg·16% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$28,150
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
24.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
48.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
50% below North Carolina avg·49% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
12% below North Carolina avg·11% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below North Carolina avg·6% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
13% below North Carolina avg·22% below national avg
Housing Units
6,045
Households
4,832
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,160
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
72.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
52% below North Carolina avg·49% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below North Carolina avg·3% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
15.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.4%
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