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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Washington Heights

New York · 1,142 residents · 1.471 sq mi
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Washington Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,048. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $106,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,142
−13%vs 2000
vs 1,318 in 2000
1990 – 2024
776 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.7
+1%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5491K2K3K3K1990201020202024Washington Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,048
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,981 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,650
−13%vs 2000
vs $17,929 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.5%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$106,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $104,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$630
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $703 in 2000
US average: $450
75.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.4% in 2000
24.9% rent
3.1
+29%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(1,027)
Black7.7%(102)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(140)
Asian1.5%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.4%(572)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,106)
Black3.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.6%(87)
8
−82%vs 2000
vs 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.6%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 16.3 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 Heights, New York?

Washington Heights, New York has about 1,142 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Washington Heights, New York?

The typical household in Washington Heights, New York earns about $34,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington Heights, New York expensive?

In Washington Heights, New York, the median home is worth about $106,800, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Heights, New York?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Heights, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington Heights, New York?

About 3.5% of people in Washington Heights, New York 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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