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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington

New Jersey · 6,712 residents · 1.965 sq mi
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Washington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $119,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,712
+4%since 1990
from 6,474 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,416 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 3,295 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+8%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Washington
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,503 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,166
+48%since 1990
from $15,701 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$119,100
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $129,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$697
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $555 in 1990
US average: $602
51.8%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
48.2% rent
2.5
−29%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(6,259)
Black1.8%(117)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(238)
Asian0.3%(22)
Diversity Score16.1%(1,042)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(5,997)
Black3.7%(250)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(280)
Asian1.4%(96)
Diversity Score22.1%(1,482)
22
+37%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.7%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.4%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
−11%since 1990
from 26.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 6,712 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington, New Jersey earns about $47,000 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 $119,100, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, New Jersey?

About 22.7% 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 5.6% of people in Washington, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 238 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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