Washington is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 9,579 people and six associated neighborhoods, Washington is the 98th largest community in North Carolina.Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Washington is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Washington is a city of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Washington who work in management occupations (10.98%), office and administrative support (9.83%), and healthcare (7.17%). Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 8.76% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Washington is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. As is often the case in a small city, Washington doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The citizens of Washington are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 21.18% of adults in Washington having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Washington in 2022 was $31,110, which is middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $124,440 for a family of four. However, Washington contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Washington is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Washington home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Washington residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Washington include English, Irish, German, Scottish, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Washington is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
