Population 545 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Washington Park
Household size in Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.98 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Washington Park are small: just 1.98 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.20 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.9 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Washington Park skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.0% of households in Washington Park, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Washington Park
Renters in Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.3% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in Washington Park rent their homes (28.3%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 59.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Washington Park: 13.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Washington Park run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $664 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $684 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $839 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $836 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$172 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Washington Park costs $836 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 34.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Washington Park
Bachelor's degrees in Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.6% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.7% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.9% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Washington Park (37.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.1% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Washington Park: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Washington Park has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Washington Park compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Park | 1.98 | 54.6 | 7.0% | 28.3% | 13.6% | 1975 | $836 | 37.9% | 96.4% | 3.1% |
| Washington | 2.18 | 46.1 | 15.4% | 39.6% | 12.4% | 1978 | $863 | 21.2% | 87.1% | 4.3% |
| Chocowinity | 2.47 | 47.0 | 11.6% | 23.4% | 15.9% | 1990 | $831 | 24.2% | 90.9% | 6.5% |
| Hootentown | 2.41 | 55.3 | 8.7% | 24.2% | 18.8% | 1981 | $1,305 | 15.0% | 87.5% | 3.4% |
| Camp Leach | 2.18 | 51.6 | 7.0% | 11.1% | 16.1% | 1989 | $786 | 37.8% | 96.1% | 0.7% |
| Pactolus | 2.51 | 40.9 | 14.8% | 33.0% | 12.1% | 1992 | $909 | 17.5% | 83.0% | 3.9% |
| Grimesland | 2.70 | 39.4 | 12.7% | 21.0% | 6.2% | 1992 | $976 | 26.6% | 91.0% | 4.6% |
| Blounts Creek | 2.21 | 58.9 | 2.6% | 13.0% | 36.4% | 1992 | $850 | 22.0% | 93.4% | 1.1% |
| Five Points | 2.78 | 46.6 | 4.4% | 13.7% | 16.2% | 1975 | $1,056 | 9.7% | 94.2% | 0.7% |
| Wilmar | 2.30 | 41.2 | 10.9% | 12.6% | 7.3% | 1989 | $812 | 13.2% | 89.6% | 4.3% |
| McConnell | 2.37 | 58.9 | 3.7% | 10.2% | 43.8% | 1983 | $833 | 18.4% | 92.4% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Washington Park. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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