Nash County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Nash County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37127
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 127
Geography
- Land Area
- 540.44 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.38 sq mi
- Total Area
- 542.83 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.965945
- Longitude
- -77.987555
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 93,967
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 72,827
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 87,760 | 93.4% |
| Hispanic | 6,209 | 6.6% |
| White | 45,311 | 48.2% |
| Black | 38,792 | 41.3% |
| Asian | 587 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 490 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 612 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 69,664 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,159 | 4.3% |
| White | 37,367 | 51.3% |
| Black | 30,851 | 42.4% |
| Asian | 540 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 904 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 205 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 96,216
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,688
- Poverty Rate
- 11.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,175
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 46,014 | 47.8% |
| Black | 38,655 | 40.2% |
| Asian | 1,034 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 63,742
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 27,650 | 43.4% |
| Republican | 18,496 | 29.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 17,316 | 27.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 28,840 | 45.2% |
| Female | 34,824 | 54.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 32,098 | 50.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,324 | 3.6% |
| Black | 26,584 | 41.7% |
| Asian | 392 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 35,571
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 20,973 | 65.3% |
| Hispanic | 616 | 26.5% |
| Black | 12,690 | 47.7% |
| Asian | 163 | 41.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 15,871 | 55.0% |
| Female | 19,695 | 56.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 18,263 (27.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 14,862 (21.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 43,797
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $189,233
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $902
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 10.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.