Washington County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Washington County, North Carolina
Washington County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
10,812
Median Age
48.8
Male Median
42.4
Female Median
53.5
Washington County, North Carolina Population Growth

Washington County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -18.4%%.
-18.4%% Growth
Washington County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Washington County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.8 | 10,812 |
| 2023 | 49.3 | 10,905 |
| 2022 | 48.0 | 11,051 |
| 2021 | 47.8 | 11,183 |
| 2020 | 46.9 | 11,788 |
| 2019 | 46.1 | 11,922 |
| 2018 | 45.5 | 12,156 |
| 2017 | 43.5 | 12,331 |
| 2016 | 44.9 | 12,503 |
| 2015 | 45.1 | 12,668 |
| 2014 | 44.3 | 12,837 |
| 2013 | 44.3 | 12,958 |
| 2012 | 43.6 | 13,085 |
| 2011 | 43.6 | 13,179 |
| 2010 | 43.1 | 13,248 |
Washington County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 2.6% |
| 5–17 | 16.4% |
| 18–24 | 7.9% |
| 25–34 | 8.9% |
| 35–54 | 20.9% |
| 55–64 | 15.2% |
| 65+ | 28.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Washington County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 89.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 53.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Washington County, North Carolina
The median age in Washington County, North Carolina is 48.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Washington County, North Carolina is 10,812.
In Washington County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 28.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Washington County, North Carolina is aging.