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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Washington

New Jersey · 6,474 residents · 1.965 sq mi
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Washington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,503. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $129,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,474
−4%vs 2000
vs 6,712 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,295 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 3,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.7
−7%vs 2000
vs 35.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Washington
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,503
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,701
−32%vs 2000
vs $23,166 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$129,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $119,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$555
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $697 in 2000
US average: $450
53.3%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.8% in 2000
46.7% rent
3.5
+40%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(5,997)
Black3.7%(250)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(280)
Asian1.4%(96)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.1%(1,482)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(6,259)
Black1.8%(117)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(238)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other1.2%(76)
Diversity Score16.1%(1,042)
16
−27%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.5%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Washington, New Jersey?

Washington, New Jersey has about 6,474 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Washington, New Jersey?

The typical household in Washington, New Jersey earns about $36,503 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, New Jersey expensive?

In Washington, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $129,400, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, New Jersey?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, New Jersey?

About 5.5% of people in Washington, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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