Washington County, North Carolina

Washington County: County in North Carolina, United States

About

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,228 and a population density of 31 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,485 inhabitants. Its county seat is Plymouth. The county was created 225 years ago in 1798.

Washington County locator map
Location of Washington County on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Washington County

Population : 11,485 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
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Area : 424 km2
Water as percent of area : 18%
Land as percent of area : 82%
Named for : George Washington
Capital : Plymouth
Establishment : January 01, 1799
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 15:54:40 (30th October 2024)
Density : 27 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -15.18% (2010-2020)
Somerset Place main house image
Somerset Place main house
Somerset Place main house image

Geography

Washington County is located at 35°50'20"N 76°34'7"W (35.8388700, -76.5686800). It has 7 neighbors: Beaufort County, Bertie County, Chowan County, Hyde County, Martin County, Perquimans County and Tyrrell County.

Washington County map

The largest city of Washington County is Creswell with a population of 232. . See all Washington County cities & populated places.

Washington County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County.

City Name Population Title
Plymouth 3,332 Town in North Carolina, United States
Roper 533 Town in Washington County, North Carolina, United States
Creswell 232 Human settlement in Washington County, North Carolina, United States of America

Washington County has 7 neighbours.

  • Plymouth

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Washington County decreased by 15.18% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 13,228 - census
2011 12,904 -2.51% estimation process
2012 12,662 -1.91% estimation process
2013 12,669 0.06% estimation process
2014 12,476 -1.55% estimation process
2015 12,247 -1.87% estimation process
2016 12,070 -1.47% estimation process
2017 11,944 -1.05% estimation process
2018 11,769 -1.49% estimation process
2019 11,580 -1.63% estimation process
2020 11,485 -0.83% estimation process

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