Washington County, North Carolina

Washington County
Washington County
U.S. county
	Somerset Place, a former plantation near Creswell.
	Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
	North Carolina's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 35°50′N 76°34′W / 35.84°N 76.56°W
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
Founded	1799
Named for	George Washington
Seat	Plymouth
Largest town	Plymouth
Area
• Total	424 sq mi (1,100 km2)
• Land	348 sq mi (900 km2)
• Water	76 sq mi (200 km2) 18%%
Population
• Estimate (2018)	11,859
• Density	38/sq mi (15/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	1st
Website	www.washconc.org

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 13,228.^[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. Other towns are Roper and Creswell. Washington County is known for rich farmland, extensive forests and abundant public access waters. 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.

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, according to the NC Black Bear Biologist, Colleen Olfenbuttel. The award-winning NC Black Bear Festival takes place in Plymouth on the first weekend in June.

Geography[]

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.^[3] The county borders the Albemarle Sound.

Adjacent counties[]

Chowan County - north
Perquimans County - northeast
Tyrrell County - east
Hyde County - southeast
Beaufort County - southwest
Martin County - west
Bertie County - northwest

National protected area[]

Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (part)

Major highways[]

Demographics[]

Historical population
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%
2018 (est.)	11,859	^[4]	−10.3%
U.S. Decennial Census^[5] 1790-1960^[6] 1900-1990^[7] 1990-2000^[8] 2010-2013^[1]

As of the census^[9] 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.

Law and government[]

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

Washington County is one of the proposed sites for a Navy outlying landing field. This practice airfield would allow pilots to simulate landings on an aircraft carrier. Construction, which has not yet begun, is controversial due to its potential ecological impact.^{[citation needed]}

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Presidential elections results

Education[]

Communities[]

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

Towns[]

Creswell
Plymouth (county seat)
Roper

Unincorporated communities[]

Mackeys
Pea Ridge

Townships[]

Plymouth
Lees Mill
Scuppernong
Skinnersville

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 12, 2015. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 24, 2019.
^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
^ https://www.pocosininnovative.com/

External links[]

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

[QF-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2013.

[GR6-2] "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.

[GR1-3] "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 12, 2015. Retrieved January 20, 2015.

[USCensusEst2018-4] "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 24, 2019.

[5] "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2015.

[6] "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 20, 2015.

[7] Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2015.

[8] "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved January 20, 2015.

[GR2-9] "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

[10] Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-03-17.

[11] ttps://www.pocosininnovative.com/

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Year	Republican	Democratic	Third parties
2020	44.8% 2,781	54.7% 3,396	0.5% 28
2016	41.6% 2,564	56.9% 3,510	1.5% 91
2012	40.3% 2,622	59.0% 3,833	0.7% 44
2008	41.4% 2,670	58.1% 3,748	0.6% 36
2004	45.4% 2,484	54.3% 2,969	0.3% 18
2000	44.4% 2,169	55.3% 2,704	0.4% 17
1996	34.5% 1,562	61.6% 2,790	4.0% 180
1992	33.9% 1,780	55.2% 2,902	10.9% 571
1988	43.7% 2,186	56.1% 2,806	0.2% 12
1984	46.7% 2,731	53.2% 3,114	0.1% 7
1980	38.6% 1,943	59.7% 3,008	1.7% 86
1976	34.1% 1,486	65.1% 2,840	0.8% 35
1972	61.7% 2,559	37.2% 1,546	1.1% 46
1968	21.3% 1,016	39.7% 1,898	39.0% 1,866
1964	31.4% 1,144	68.7% 2,505
1960	29.8% 1,027	70.2% 2,415
1956	34.7% 1,033	65.3% 1,947
1952	28.2% 774	71.8% 1,974
1948	16.2% 333	81.4% 1,675	2.4% 49
1944	21.8% 497	78.2% 1,782
1940	17.4% 362	82.7% 1,724
1936	22.2% 535	77.8% 1,875
1932	26.8% 619	72.7% 1,681	0.5% 12
1928	56.9% 1,183	43.2% 898
1924	48.4% 834	51.3% 883	0.4% 6
1920	46.5% 971	53.5% 1,116
1916	42.7% 486	57.3% 651
1912	37.1% 384	48.6% 503	14.4% 149

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County seat: Plymouth
Towns	Creswell Plymouth Roper
Unincorporated communities	Mackeys Ferry Pea Ridge
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