Washington, NC Employment

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13%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
33%
Household income NAT. AVG.
3%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexWashingtonNorth CarolinaNational
Income per capita$25,918$26,779$29,829
Median household income$37,109$48,256$55,322
Median income owner occupied$59,219$61,102$70,586
Median income renter occupied$19,750$31,027$35,192
Median earnings male$31,467$32,737$36,919
Median earnings female$30,166$25,062$26,250
Unemployment rate4.8%5.1%4.7%
Poverty level28.4%16.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Washington is 13% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Washington is 33% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Washington is 3% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Washington is 88% higher than the national average

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      $24,736 $37,109 $74,218
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      $32,167 $48,256 $96,512
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Washington median earnings by income bracket

      Washington employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry16.6%16.6%
      Manufacturing sector23.3%23.3%
      Financial & insurance services3.1%3.1%
      Wholesale & retail services9.1%9.1%
      Public administration7.2%7.2%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.8%5.8%
      Education, health & social services9.9%9.9%
      Other22.9%22.9%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Stokes, NC600$96,91375.2%
      Washington Park, NC601$80,89346.2%
      Bayview, NC473$73,75033.3%
      Simpson, NC462$56,3131.8%
      Bath, NC220$52,5005.1%
      Washington, NC9,555$37,10932.9%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      West Athens, CA9,554$59,9558.4%
      Rye Brook, NY9,554$141,045155.0%
      White Horse, NJ9,557$92,45067.1%
      Cheat Lake, WV9,559$95,45072.5%
      Fairmount, CO9,549$124,286124.7%
      Washington, NC9,555$37,10932.9%
      Source: The Washington, NC employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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