Nash County

As of the 2020 Census, Nash County, NC has a population of approximately 94,000 people. The racial composition includes 47.8% White, 39.4% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian, 0.5% Native American, and 8.4% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income is around $47,000, and about 18% of the population is below the poverty line. The county covers roughly 543 square miles, with its largest city being Rocky Mount.

Nash County, NC has a median home value of approximately $128,600. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $650 per month. Homeownership rate stands at 65.6%. Property taxes average about 0.85% of home value annually. The median household income is roughly $46,400. Housing market trends indicate a stable but gradually appreciating market. Availability of affordable housing and proximity to metropolitan areas like Raleigh make it an attractive option for many residents.

As of the most recent election cycle, Nash County, NC, conducts various elections, including federal, state, and local elections. Key races often involve positions such as County Commissioners, Board of Education members, Sheriff, and other vital offices.

In the 2020 general election, voter turnout in Nash County was approximately 73,000, with a 70% turnout rate. Notable candidates included:

• County Commissioners:

  • Robbie B. Davis (District 1 - Republican)
  • Wayne Outlaw (District 3 - Republican)
  • Lou Richardson (District 1 - Democratic)

• Sheriff:

  • Keith Stone (Republican, incumbent)

• Board of Education:

  • Ann Edge White (District 1)
  • Brenda Brown (District 2)

For specific upcoming election dates and candidate filing deadlines, residents are encouraged to check the Nash County Board of Elections website or contact their office for the most current information.

As of recent data, Nash County, NC, has an educational attainment where approximately 83.3% of residents aged 25 and older have completed high school or higher. Around 18.1% of the population holds a bachelor’s degree or higher. In comparison, the national average for high school graduates is about 88%, and around 33.1% hold a bachelor’s degree or more. In North Carolina overall, approximately 87.8% have completed high school or higher, and 31.5% hold at least a bachelor’s degree. This indicates that Nash County has slightly lower education levels than both the state and national averages.

As of recent data, Nash County, NC has an employment rate of approximately 60%. The county has a workforce of around 40,000 individuals. The top industries in Nash County include Health Care and Social Assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Health Care and Social Assistance employs about 18% of the workforce, manufacturing accounts for around 14%, and retail trade about 13%.

When compared to national averages, Nash County has a higher proportion of employment in the health care sector and manufacturing but a lower percentage in high-tech industries like information technology. Compared to North Carolina's state averages, Nash County has a similar distribution in health care but slightly higher in manufacturing and retail trade sectors.

This shows Nash County's economy is significantly driven by traditional industries like manufacturing and health care, relatively in line with state averages but with less emphasis on tech-driven sectors compared to national trends.

As of the latest available data, the median household income in Nash County, North Carolina is approximately $45,000. Comparatively, the median household income in North Carolina is about $54,602, while the national median household income stands at $68,703. This indicates that Nash County's median household income is notably lower than both the state and national averages.

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As of the most recent data available, Nash County, NC, has a crime rate of approximately 3,088 incidents per 100,000 residents. This is slightly higher than the national average. The county experiences a range of crime types, as outlined in the table below:

The above statistics provide an overview of crime distribution in Nash County. Property crimes are notably higher, influencing the overall crime rate significantly. Violent crimes remain less prevalent but still above the national average in certain categories.