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Washington County, North Carolina
Washington County Courthouse, Plymouth
Washington County Courthouse
Seal of Washington County, North Carolina
Seal
Logo of Washington County, North Carolina
Logo
Motto: "Where traffic ends and adventure begins."
Map of North Carolina highlighting Washington County
Location in the state of North Carolina
Map of the U.S
North Carolina's location in the U.S.
Founded 1799
Named for George Washington
Seat Plymouth
Largest town Plymouth
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

424 sq mi (1,098 km²)
348 sq mi (901 km²)
76 sq mi (197 km²), 18
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

11,003
31.3/sq mi (12/km²)
Congressional district 1st
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.washconc.org

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,003.[1] Its county seat is Plymouth.[2] The county was formed in 1799 from the western third of Tyrrell County. It was named for George Washington.

History[]

There are three incorporated towns in Washington County; Plymouth is the county seat, while other towns are Roper and Creswell. Washington County is known for rich farmland, extensive forests and abundant public access waters.[3] The Roanoke River and Albemarle Sound form the northern boundary. Lake Phelps is 16,000 acres and is part of Pettigrew State Park in Creswell. Somerset Place is a restored antebellum plantation and NC Historic Site on Lake Phelps.[4]

The Pungo Unit of the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in the southern part of the county is said to have the best public black bear viewing in North Carolina. This part of the state is known for having the world's largest black bears and highest black bear densities[5] The award-winning NC Black Bear Festival takes place in Plymouth on the first weekend in June.

Geography[]

Script error: No such module "Mapframe". According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 424 square miles (1,100 km2), of which 348 square miles (900 km2) is land and 76 square miles (200 km2) (18%) is water.[6] The county borders the Albemarle Sound.

National protected area[]

  • Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (part)

State and local protected areas/sites[]

  • Pettigrew State Park (part)
  • Somerset Place
  • Van Swamp Game Lands (part)

Major water bodies[]

  • Albemarle Sound
  • Lake Phelps
  • Pungo River
  • Roanoke River

Adjacent counties[]

Major highways[]

  • US 64 US 64
  • NC 32 NC 32
  • NC 37 NC 37
  • NC 45 NC 45
  • NC 94 NC 94
  • NC 99 NC 99
  • NC 149 NC 149
  • NC 308 NC 308

Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1800 2,422
1810 3,464 43.0%
1820 3,986 15.1%
1830 4,552 14.2%
1840 4,525 −0.6%
1850 5,664 25.2%
1860 6,357 12.2%
1870 6,516 2.5%
1880 8,928 37.0%
1890 10,200 14.2%
1900 10,608 4.0%
1910 11,062 4.3%
1920 11,429 3.3%
1930 11,603 1.5%
1940 12,323 6.2%
1950 13,180 7.0%
1960 13,488 2.3%
1970 14,038 4.1%
1980 14,801 5.4%
1990 13,997 −5.4%
2000 13,723 −2.0%
2010 13,228 −3.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2020[11]

2020 census[]

Washington County racial composition[12]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 4,958 45.06%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 5,350 48.62%
Native American 15 0.14%
Asian 37 0.34%
Pacific Islander 3 0.03%
Other/Mixed 269 2.44%
Hispanic or Latino 371 3.37%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 11,003 people, 4,977 households, and 2,655 families residing in the county.

2000 census[]

As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 13,723 people, 5,367 households, and 3,907 families residing in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile (15/km2). There were 6,174 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 48.28% White, 48.94% Black or African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.66% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 2.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,367 households, out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.10% were married couples living together, 18.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.20% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.00% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 25.00% from 25 to 44, 25.80% from 45 to 64, and 15.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 89.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $28,865, and the median income for a family was $34,888. Males had a median income of $27,058 versus $19,477 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,994. About 17.60% of families and 21.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.50% of those under age 18 and 19.20% of those age 65 or over.

Government and politics[]

Washington County is a member of the Albemarle Commission regional council of governments.

Washington County was one of the proposed sites for a Navy outlying landing field. This practice airfield would allow pilots to simulate landings on an aircraft carrier. Plans for construction have been scrapped due to public backlash and potential ecological impact.[14]

United States presidential election results for Washington County, North Carolina[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 2,781 44.82% 3,396 54.73% 28 0.45%
2016 2,564 41.59% 3,510 56.93% 91 1.48%
2012 2,622 40.34% 3,833 58.98% 44 0.68%
2008 2,670 41.37% 3,748 58.07% 36 0.56%
2004 2,484 45.40% 2,969 54.27% 18 0.33%
2000 2,169 44.36% 2,704 55.30% 17 0.35%
1996 1,562 34.47% 2,790 61.56% 180 3.97%
1992 1,780 33.89% 2,902 55.24% 571 10.87%
1988 2,186 43.69% 2,806 56.08% 12 0.24%
1984 2,731 46.67% 3,114 53.21% 7 0.12%
1980 1,943 38.57% 3,008 59.72% 86 1.71%
1976 1,486 34.07% 2,840 65.12% 35 0.80%
1972 2,559 61.65% 1,546 37.24% 46 1.11%
1968 1,016 21.26% 1,898 39.71% 1,866 39.04%
1964 1,144 31.35% 2,505 68.65% 0 0.00%
1960 1,027 29.84% 2,415 70.16% 0 0.00%
1956 1,033 34.66% 1,947 65.34% 0 0.00%
1952 774 28.17% 1,974 71.83% 0 0.00%
1948 333 16.19% 1,675 81.43% 49 2.38%
1944 497 21.81% 1,782 78.19% 0 0.00%
1940 362 17.35% 1,724 82.65% 0 0.00%
1936 535 22.20% 1,875 77.80% 0 0.00%
1932 619 26.77% 1,681 72.71% 12 0.52%
1928 1,183 56.85% 898 43.15% 0 0.00%
1924 834 48.40% 883 51.25% 6 0.35%
1920 971 46.53% 1,116 53.47% 0 0.00%
1916 486 42.74% 651 57.26% 0 0.00%
1912 384 37.07% 503 48.55% 149 14.38%
1908 556 52.90% 495 47.10% 0 0.00%
1904 428 48.75% 450 51.25% 0 0.00%
1900 784 48.45% 834 51.55% 0 0.00%
1896 1,289 63.56% 739 36.44% 0 0.00%
1892 692 45.77% 533 35.25% 287 18.98%
1888 1,051 57.18% 775 42.17% 12 0.65%
1884 1,085 62.25% 658 37.75% 0 0.00%
1880 982 60.06% 602 36.82% 51 3.12%



Education[]

Washington County School District contains all public schools. The district contains a high school, a five-year early college, a middle school, and two elementary schools.[16]

  • Washington County High School
  • Washington County Early College High School
  • Washington County Middle School
  • Creswell Elementary School
  • Pines Elementary School

Pocosin Innovative Charter School is a charter school separate from the district. [17]

Communities[]

Map of Washington County North Carolina With Municipal and Township Labels

Map of Washington County, North Carolina With Municipal and Township Labels

Towns[]

  • Creswell
  • Plymouth (county seat and largest town)
  • Roper

Unincorporated communities[]

  • Lake Phelps
  • Mackeys
  • Pea Ridge

Townships[]

  • Plymouth
  • Lees Mill
  • Scuppernong
  • Skinnersville

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Washington County, North Carolina" (in en). https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/washingtoncountynorthcarolina/PST045221. 
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. 
  3. ^ "Quiet Washington County rich in coastal NC history" (in en-US). 2022-04-25. https://coastalreview.org/2022/04/quiet-washington-county-rich-in-coastal-nc-history/. 
  4. ^ "Somerset Place | NC Historic Sites". https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/somerset-place. 
  5. ^ Smith, Donna Campbell (2020-04-12). "Bear Watching at Pungo National Wildlife Refuge" (in en-US). https://greyareanews.com/feature/editorial/bear-watching-at-pungo-national-wildlife-refuge/. 
  6. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_37.txt. 
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html. 
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu. 
  9. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nc190090.txt. 
  10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf. 
  11. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/37/37187.html. 
  12. ^ "Explore Census Data". https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US37187&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2. 
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov. 
  14. ^ WRAL (2007-11-16). "WRAL Archive: Navy Landing Field Controversy" (in en). https://www.wral.com/news/local/asset_gallery/2052201/. 
  15. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS. 
  16. ^ "Washington Co. SD". https://www.wcsnc.org/o/wcechs. 
  17. ^ [pocosin.instructure.com "Pocosin Innovative Charter"]. pocosin.instructure.com. 

External links[]

Coordinates: 35°50′N 76°34′W / 35.84, -76.56

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