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Washington County, NC

Washington County, North Carolina
Map of North Carolina highlighting Washington County
Location in the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location in the U.S.
Founded 1799
Named for George Washington
Seat Plymouth
Largest town Plymouth
Area
 • Total 424 sq mi (1,098 km2)
 • Land 348 sq mi (901 km2)
 • Water 76 sq mi (197 km2), 18%
Population (est.)
 • (2013) 12,722
 • Density 38/sq mi (15/km²)
Congressional district 1st
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.washconc.org

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,228. Its county seat is Plymouth. The county was formed in 1799 from the western third of Tyrrell County. It was named for George Washington.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 424 square miles (1,100 km2), of which 348 square miles (900 km2) is land and 76 square miles (200 km2) (18%) is water. The county borders the Albemarle Sound.

As of the census of 2000, there were 13,723 people, 5,367 households, and 3,907 families residing in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile (15/km²). There were 6,174 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 48.28% White, 48.94% Black or African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.66% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 2.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.


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