Washington County, North Carolina
Washington County: county in North Carolina, United States
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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 227 years ago in 1798.
County Snapshot
Washington County at a glance
Washington County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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North Carolina counties
100
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PlymouthPopulation 3,332
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.8389,-76.5687 |
| Named for | George Washington |
| Capital | Plymouth |
| Establishment | January 01, 1799 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 03:38:36 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 27 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -15.18% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
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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.
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The largest city of Washington County is Plymouth with a population of 3,332. Other cities include, Roper population 533 and Creswell population 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 |
Weather
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
9 to 21 mph W
Sunday
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Washington County
Official Website- 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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North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |