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Washington

New Jersey · 7,299 residents · 1.965 sq mi
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Washington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,826. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $202,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,299
+9%since 2000
from 6,712 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,715 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+16%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Washington
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,826
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,995
+51%since 2000
from $23,166 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,093
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $697 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
46.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(5,198)
Black7.4%(540)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(1,002)
Asian3.2%(230)
Other2.2%(163)
Diversity Score55.3%(4,033)
Diversity Score
55
+150%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, New Jersey?

Washington, New Jersey has about 7,299 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington, New Jersey earns about $64,826 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 $202,400, and the typical rent is about $1,093 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, New Jersey?

About 22.2% 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 6.8% 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 825 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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