Washington

Washington is a city in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 9,583 at the 2000 census. In 2006, it was estimated that the town population was 10,060. It is the county seat of Beaufort County. The closest major city is Greenville, approximately 20 miles to the west. Established in 1776, Washington is the first city named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. As of the census of 2000, there... more

Washington is a city in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 9,583 at the 2000 census. In 2006, it was estimated that the town population was 10,060. It is the county seat of Beaufort County. The closest major city is Greenville, approximately 20 miles to the west. Established in 1776, Washington is the first city named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. As of the census of 2000, there were 9,583 people, 3,968 households, and 2,468 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,475.2 people per square mile (569.2/km²). There were 4,399 housing units at an average density of 677.2/sq mi (261.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 51.78% White, 45.50% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.72% of the population. There were 3,968 households out of which 28.6% had children under... less