Washington, North Carolina
Washington: City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Washington is a city located in the county of Beaufort in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,744 and a population density of 417 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,487 inhabitants.
The city was created 247 years ago in 1775.
Quick Facts about Washington
| Population : | 9,487 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Beaufort County |
| Different from : | Washington County |
| Postal code : | 27889 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 252 |
| Area : | 23.37 km2 |
| Named for : | George Washington |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Capital city : | Washington is capital of Beaufort County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1776 (247 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:08:18 (1st October 2023) |
| Density : | 406 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Washington is located at 35°32'48"N 77°3'8"W (35.5465500, -77.0521700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Washington
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Washington decreased by 2.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,744 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,800 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,817 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,797 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,760 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,738 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,664 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,554 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,524 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,497 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,487 | -0.11% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Washington
1 Washington Waterfront Docks
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5 North Carolina Estuarium
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Where ot Eat in Washington
1 Waffle House
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2 Pizza Inn
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4 Arby's
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5 Hardee's
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Where to Stay in Washington
1 Hampton Inn Washington
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2 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington
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3 Days Inn by Wyndham Washington
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4 Magnuson Hotel Washington
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5 Econo Lodge North
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Other Places in Washington
1 NC Forest Service Beaufort County
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People born in Washington (34)
People born in Washington, including politician Churchill C. Cambreleng, politician William Kennedy, screenwriter and film director William Churchill deMille, .
List
- Robert Tripp Ross (American politician (1903-1981)) he was born in 04/06/1903
- Daniel Gould Fowle (American politician) he was born in 03/03/1831
- Lindsay Carter Warren (American politician (1889-1976)) he was born in 16/12/1889
- Murray Hamilton (American actor) he was born in 24/03/1923
- Ryan Zimmerman (American first baseman for the Washington Nationals) he was born in 28/09/1984
- Josephus Daniels (American diplomat (1862-1948)) he was born in 18/05/1862
- Damien Wilkins (American basketball player) he was born in 11/01/1980
- Herbert Covington Bonner (American politician (1891-1965)) he was born in 16/05/1891
- John Humphrey Small (American politician (1858-1946)) he was born in 29/08/1858
- Ralph Biggs (American basketball player) he was born in 02/02/1976
- Henry C. De Mille (playwright) he was born in 17/09/1853
- Susan Dimock (American physician) she was born in 24/04/1847
- Bernadette Gray-Little (American academic) she was born in 31/10/1945
- Brad Linaweaver (American science fiction author) he was born in 01/09/1952
- David Ponder (American football player) he was born in 27/06/1962
- Edgar S. Woolard, Jr. (American businessman) he was born in 15/04/1934
- Gerald Small (American football player (1956-2008)) he was born in 10/08/1956
- William Artis (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1914
Schools in Washington
College & universities near Washington, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197966 | Beaufort County Community College | Washington (NC) | 27889 |
| 198464 | East Carolina University | Greenville (NC) | 27858-4353 |
| 483425 | Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design | Greenville (NC) | 27858-3344 |
| 198905 | Martin Community College | Williamston (NC) | 27892-9988 |
| 199333 | Pitt Community College | Winterville (NC) | 28590 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Washington, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
| NBR | New Bern, NC | 203 South Front Street | BUS |
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
| HVL | Havelock, NC | 201 Tourist Center Drive | BUS |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Washington
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Post Office | Washington (NC) | 27889 |
| Chocowinity Post Office | Chocowinity (NC) | 27817 |
| Grimesland Post Office | Grimesland (NC) | 27837 |
| Pinetown Post Office | Pinetown (NC) | 27865 |
| Simpson Post Office | Simpson (NC) | 27879 |
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- Washington , Vermont town in Orange County, Vermont with a population of 1,014 people.
- Washington , Louisiana town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 903 people.
- Washington , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 752 people.
- Washington , Oklahoma town in Oklahoma with a population of 601 people.
- Washington , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 541 people.
- Washington , California town in California with a population of 185 people.
- Washington , Arkansas city in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 165 people.
- Washington , Nebraska city in Washington County, Kansas with a population of 161 people.
- Washington , Virginia village in Virginia with a population of 122 people.
Other cities in Beaufort County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Beaufort County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 4,394 | Township in Beaufort County, North Carolina |
| Belhaven | 1,582 | City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Chocowinity | 770 | Township in Beaufort County, North Carolina |
| Aurora | 511 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Washington Park | 429 | Town of the United States |
| Bath | 241 | Town of the United States |
| Pantego | 175 | Township in Beaufort County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Washington distances to largest North Carolina cities
