Washington, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

9,555

Unemployment

9.5%

Poverty

28.4%

Median Home

$142,200

Median Income

$37,109

Median Rent

$730

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Washington SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

4/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Washington, NC Cost Of Living

99
Washington's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Washington	North Carolina	National Average
Overall	99	95	100

Services	108	102	100
Groceries	100	100	100
Health	110	108	100
Housing	77	87	100
Transportation	106	96	100
Utilities	111	98	100

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Washington, NC Photos

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Rankings for Washington in North Carolina

Ranks #68 in Worst Places To Live In North Carolina

Ranks #76 in Best Places To Live In North Carolina

Ranks #118 in Cheapest Places To Live In North Carolina

Map Of Washington, NC

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Population over time in Washington

Year	Population	% Change
2020	9,555	-1.0%
2019	9,649	-0.7%
2018	9,721	-1.4%
2017	9,862	0.9%
2016	9,777	0.1%
2015	9,768	0.2%
2014	9,751	0.2%
2013	9,731	0.1%
2012	9,719	0.1%
2011	9,708	-

Race / Ethnicity in Washington

White

50.5% (4,828)

African American

37.2% (3,552)

American Indian

0.6% (60)

Asian

0.0% (1)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.4% (37)

Two Or More

1.8% (176)

Hispanic

9.4% (901)

Race	Washington	NC	USA
White	50.5%	62.6%	60.1%
African American	37.2%	21.0%	12.2%
American Indian	0.6%	1.0%	0.6%
Asian	0.0%	2.9%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	1.8%	2.5%	2.8%
Hispanic	9.4%	9.5%	18.2%

Gender in Washington

Female

54.9% (5,244)

Male

45.1% (4,311)

Gender	Washington	NC	USA
Female	54.9%	51.4%	50.8%
Male	45.1%	48.6%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Washington for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

4.0% (382)

9-12th Grade

9.0% (859)

High School / GED

27.0% (2,579)

Some College

26.0% (2,484)

Associate's Degree

12.0% (1,146)

Bachelor's Degree

14.0% (1,337)

Master's Degree

6.0% (573)

Professional Degree

1.0% (95)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (95)

Education	Washington	NC	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	6.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	9.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	27.0%	25.0%	27.0%
Some College	26.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	12.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	14.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Washington, North Carolina

Less than $10,000

12.6% (120,092)

$10,000 to $14,999

11.6% (110,977)

$15,000 to $24,999

14.4% (137,183)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.5% (90,468)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.5% (119,409)

$50,000 to $74,999

17.9% (170,909)

$75,000 to $99,999

5.5% (52,868)

$100,000 to $149,999

10.3% (98,216)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.3% (31,675)

$200,000 or more

2.5% (23,699)

Income	Washington	NC	USA
Less than $10,000	12.6%	6.2%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	11.6%	4.8%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	14.4%	9.7%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.5%	10.0%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.5%	13.6%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	17.9%	18.0%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	5.5%	12.6%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	10.3%	13.7%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.3%	5.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	2.5%	6.0%	8.3%