Washington County, North Carolina
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 13,723 people, 5,367 households, and 3,907 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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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
Race (United States Census)
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, 48.94% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.32% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.66% from other races
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, and 0.70% from two or more races. 2.27% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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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
Marriage
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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
Per capita income
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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.
Education
- Creswell High SchoolCreswell High School (North Carolina)Creswell High School is a public high school located in Creswell, North Carolina. It is one of two high schools, along with Plymouth High School, in Washington County Schools. Creswell High School serves grades 7 - 12. Creswell High School's enrollment as of 2010 is 161 students. The student...
- Plymouth High SchoolPlymouth High School (North Carolina)Plymouth High School is a public high school located in Plymouth, North Carolina. It is one of two high schools, along with Creswell High School, in Washington County Schools. The principal is Jamie Liverman. Plymouth High School's enrollment as of 2010 is 526 students. The student body is 80%...
Cities and towns
- CreswellCreswell, North CarolinaCreswell is a town in Washington County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 259 at the 2008 census.-Geography:Creswell is located at ....
- PlymouthPlymouth, North CarolinaPlymouth is the largest town in Washington County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,107 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Washington County...
- RoperRoper, North CarolinaRoper is a town in Washington County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 613 at the 2000 census. It was known as Lee's Mill until 1890, when the John L...
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, North Carolina