Demographics & People — Washington, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,754 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,700 |
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| Median Age | 46.8 |
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| Total Households | 4,681 |
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| Family Households | 2,613 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.0 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5486 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,733 |
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| Black or African American | 4,234 |
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| Asian | 57 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 452 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 4,845 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,306 |
| English | 1,060 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 686 |
| Irish | 604 |
| American | 493 |
| German | 468 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 347 |
| Scottish | 143 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 140 |
Language
| English Only | 8,818 |
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| Spanish | 287 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,272 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 573 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,651 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Washington, North Carolina.
