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Washington, NC


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Washington, North Carolina

Washington, North Carolina is 18 miles E of Greenville, North Carolina (center to center) and 90 miles E of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Beaufort county. The population of the city is 9,583.

The People and Families of Washington

In Washington, about 41% of adults are married. Adults in Washington are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Washington has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Washington had a median family income of $30,280. A sizable number of people in Washington work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Washington political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $7,935. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Washington Housing

Of the housing in Washington, approximately 51% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Washington, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Washington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Washington Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Washington Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Washington Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Washington Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Washington, NC

Comparing Washington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens98
Racial Diversity98
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime25
Low Violent Crime23

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