Time Zone: Nash County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Nashville is the Seat for Nash County.
Nash County was founded in 1777 and was created by taking area from EdgecombeCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Nash had a population of 94,743 people. This is an increase of 8.38% since the last Census (which gave a population of 87,420 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Nash represented 1.09% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 30th most populous county (out of 100 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 95,840 | +9.63% | +1.16% since 2009 |
2009 | 94,743 | +8.38% | +0.66% since 2008 |
2008 | 94,125 | +7.67% | +1.02% since 2007 |
2007 | 93,178 | +6.59% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 87,420 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Nash County Census Page for Nash County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Nash County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Nash County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Nashville | 4,566 | 4,309 | 5.96% increase |
Red Oak | 2,951 | 2,723 | 8.37% increase |
Spring Hope | 1,306 | 1,261 | 3.57% increase |
Dortches | 882 | 809 | 9.02% increase |
Middlesex | 868 | 838 | 3.58% increase |
Websites for Nash County
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