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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Washington Heights

New York · 1,318 residents · 1.471 sq mi
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Washington Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,981. Population has grown 15% since 1990. Median home value is $104,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,318
+15%since 1990
from 1,142 in 1990
1990 – 2024
896 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 776 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
−1%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5491K2K3K3K1990201020202024Washington Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,981
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,048 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,929
+15%since 1990
from $15,650 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$104,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $106,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$703
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $630 in 1990
US average: $602
77.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
22.6% rent
2.4
−22%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,106)
Black3.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.6%(87)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(1,027)
Black7.7%(102)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(140)
Asian1.5%(20)
Diversity Score43.4%(572)
43
+468%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.4%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
+2%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Heights, New York?

Washington Heights, New York has about 1,318 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington Heights, New York earns about $42,981 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 $104,700, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Heights, New York?

About 18.5% 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 5.3% of people in Washington Heights, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington Heights, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington Heights, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 176 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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