Washington County, North Carolina

Washington County
Washington County Courthouse
Official seal of Washington County
Official logo of Washington County
Nickname: 
Bear-Olina
Motto(s): 
"Where traffic ends and adventure begins."
Map of North Carolina highlighting Washington County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°50′N 76°34′W / 35.84°N 76.57°W / 35.84; -76.57
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1799
Named forGeorge Washington
SeatPlymouth
Largest communityPlymouth
Area
 • Total421.91 sq mi (1,092.7 km2)
 • Land346.51 sq mi (897.5 km2)
 • Water75.40 sq mi (195.3 km2)  17.87%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total11,003
 • Estimate 
(2023)
10,713
 • Density31.75/sq mi (12.26/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.washconc.org

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,003.[1] Its county seat is Plymouth.[2] The county was formed in 1799 from the western third of Tyrrell County. It was named for George Washington.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference 2020CensusQuickFacts was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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