Washington County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washington County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37187
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 187
Geography
- Land Area
- 346.51 sq mi
- Water Area
- 75.40 sq mi
- Total Area
- 421.91 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.844713
- Longitude
- -76.572291
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 10,701
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,669
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,377 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 325 | 3.0% |
| White | 4,881 | 45.6% |
| Black | 5,156 | 48.2% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,482 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 191 | 2.2% |
| White | 4,217 | 48.6% |
| Black | 4,041 | 46.6% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 171 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 10,812
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $47,051
- Poverty Rate
- 23.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,522
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,901 | 45.3% |
| Black | 5,182 | 47.9% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,616
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,476 | 58.8% |
| Republican | 1,316 | 17.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,806 | 23.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,413 | 44.8% |
| Female | 4,189 | 55.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,377 | 44.3% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 1.6% |
| Black | 3,880 | 50.9% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,019
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,151 | 63.7% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 22.3% |
| Black | 1,730 | 44.6% |
| Asian | 11 | 52.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,771 | 51.9% |
| Female | 2,248 | 53.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,295 (29.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,171 (14.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,040
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $125,500
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $776
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.5%
- Work From Home
- 6.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.