Census ACS · #669 μSA
Washington Metro Area
The Washington, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has 44,597 residents. The median household income is $57,997 and the median home value is $181,200.
44,597
Population
54
People / sq mi
$57,997
Median Income
$181,200
Median Home Value
The Washington CBSA covers 833 sq mi of land at 53.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.8% |
| Black or African American | 22.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$57,997
Median Household Income
$33,912
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$181,200
Median Home Value
$859
Median Rent
70.1%
Homeownership
Education
88.1%
High School+
20.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
8.7%
Work From Home
24.2 min
Avg Commute
23.0%
Foreign Born
Washington spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Washington, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 44,597 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #669 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Washington metro area is $57,997, with a per capita income of $33,912.
The Washington, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.
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Data for the Washington, Nc CBSA (47820) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.