Greenville-New Bern-Washington, NC

Greenville is the county seat and most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina and the 12th most populous city in the state overall. With a population of 88,728 (2021), Greenville was once centered around tobacco processing and
sales, but is now considered the hub for health, entertainment, and education in North Carolina’s Tidewater and
Coastal Plain. New Bern, formerly known as Newbern, is the county seat of Craven County with a population of 31,291 (2020). Today, New Bern’s economy is centered around public administration, manufacturing, education, and healthcare. Washington, a city in Beaufort County, is located on the northern bank of the Pamlico River. Washington
is a rather small city, with a population of 9,705 (2021), and its largest industries are healthcare, manufacturing, and construction. Top Employers for Greenville include ECU Health, East Carolina University, and Pitt County Schools. Top
Employers for New Bern include the Department of Defense, Fleet Readiness Center East, and Craven County Schools. Top employers for Washington include Beaufort County Schools, Nutrien, and Vidant Medical Center.