Nash County, NC

County in North Carolina, South · ranked on 46 metrics

Rank among US counties

Nash County, NC is a county in North Carolina with a population of 99,940 (624th of 3,094). It ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (1,222nd of 3,094), Average Commute (Minutes) (1,447th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,337th of 3,094), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,084th of 3,094), Median Household Income (1,822nd of 3,093).

Population
99,940
624th highest of 3,094
Density
185.1
596th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
4.5%
778th highest of 3,094
Area
540
1,904th highest of 3,094
Region
South
North Carolina

At a glance

Median household income
$62,426
1,822nd highest of 3,093
Median home value
$191,000
1,483rd highest of 3,092
Median rent
$953
1,159th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.8%
678th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
11.8%
1,873rd highest of 3,094
College degree
22.1%
1,564th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
38.3%
1,416th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
12.3%
933rd highest of 2,916
Average commute
24 minutes
1,648th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
84.7%
2,084th highest of 3,094
Climate
59.9°F average
41°F in January, 79°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +1.8
50.5% Republican, 48.7% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)79.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 234th of 2,916
  2. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)14.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 337th of 2,916
  3. Heating Degree Days per Year3,340
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    860th of 3,050
  4. Poverty Rate (%)11.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,222nd of 3,094
  5. Average Commute (Minutes)23.7
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,447th of 3,094
  6. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)37.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,447th of 3,094
  7. Adults Who Smoke (%)15.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,360th of 2,916
  8. Adults with Depression (%)23.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,399th of 2,916
  9. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)22.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,564th of 3,094
  10. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)18.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,452nd of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Unemployment Rate (%)4.8%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 2,337th of 3,094
  2. Adults with Diabetes (%)12.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,115th of 2,916
  3. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,526
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 2,070th of 3,050
  4. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)12.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,965th of 2,916
  5. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)84.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,084th of 3,094
  6. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)21.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,832nd of 2,916
  7. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$953
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,930th of 3,090
  8. Median Household Income$62,426
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,822nd of 3,093
  9. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)27.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,681st of 2,916
  10. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$191,000
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,608th of 3,092

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (52), weakest Economics (43). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Never first or last on a widely ranked metric.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 16 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT85% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16
  2. Lancaster County, VA83% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16
  3. Hamilton County, OH82% similar
  4. Gaston County, NC82% similar
  5. Solano County, CA82% similar

Quick answers

What is the population of Nash County, NC?
Nash County, NC has a population of 99,940, 624th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Nash County, NC rank best at?
Among US counties, Nash County, NC ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (1,222nd of 3,094); Average Commute (Minutes) (1,447th of 3,094).
Where does Nash County, NC rank worst?
Nash County, NC ranks lowest for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,337th of 3,094); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,084th of 3,094); Median Household Income (1,822nd of 3,093).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Nash County, NC?
Rankodex ranks Nash County, NC on 46 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

46 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics