Washington, NC town hall & government
Washington spent $57.4 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $5,989 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Washington's government.
Who runs Washington
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Washington's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Utility sales 53%
- From the state 16%
- Fees & charges 10%
- Property taxes 8%
- Sales taxes 7%
- Interest, fines & other 2%
- From the federal government 2%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- From other local governments 1%
Who works for Washington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Washington didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Beaufort County Schools
Washington's K–12 school district, shared with Aurora, Bath, Belhaven, Chocowinity, Pantego and Washington Park. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from North Carolina districts overall: 26% local, 57% state, 17% federal
- Local 23%
- State 58%
- Federal 19%
Of the $13,416 per pupil, $7,631 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Washington kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Washington pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Washington's government
Who represents Washington
Washington is represented in Congress by Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd and Representative Gregory F. Murphy. Josh Stein is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.