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Washington

New Jersey · 6,461 residents · 1.965 sq mi
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Washington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,468. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,461
−4%since 2000
from 6,712 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,288 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+9%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Washington
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,468
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,554
+32%since 2000
from $23,166 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,100
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $697 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+66%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(5,194)
Black5.8%(372)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(549)
Asian3.4%(217)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.4%(2,544)
Diversity Score
39
+78%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.1 min
+63%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, New Jersey?

Washington, New Jersey has about 6,461 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington, New Jersey earns about $57,468 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 $241,100, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, New Jersey?

About 19.6% 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 10.6% of people in Washington, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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