Washington borough is located in Warren County New Jersey. Washington borough has a 2024 population of 7,342. Washington borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 0.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,281 in 2020.
The average household income in Washington borough is $83,266 with a poverty rate of 10.22%. The median age in Washington borough is 38.8 years: 33.8 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,802 | 80.14% |
| Other race | 625 | 8.63% |
| Two or more races | 425 | 5.87% |
| Black or African American | 302 | 4.17% |
| Asian | 86 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,991 | 2.41 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Non Family | 1,321 | 1.2 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Married | 1,110 | 3.65 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Female | 467 | 2.84 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Male | 93 | 2.6 | 0 | 100 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
48.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 253 | 5.26% |
| Associates Degree | 545 | 11.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 870 | 18.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 324 | 6.74% |
| High School Graduate | 1,990 | 41.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 179 | 3.72% |
| Some College | 646 | 13.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,852 | 3,553 | 861 |
| Hispanic | 474 | 381 | 61 |
| Other Race | 376 | 323 | 59 |
| Black | 265 | 265 | 133 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 123 | 86 |
| Asian | 86 | 46 | 46 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 62.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,258 | $82,386 | $53,947 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $115,170 | $50,625 |
| High School Graduate | $45,625 | $59,865 | $28,358 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,000 | $35,294 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,085 | $61,004 | $31,202 |
| Some College | $32,813 | $0 | $26,250 |
$50,085
Average Earnings
$61,004
Average Male
$31,202
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.91% of Washington borough residents speak only English, while 16.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,573 | 583 | 10.46% |
| Hispanic | 874 | 97 | 11.1% |
| Black | 302 | 60 | 19.87% |
10.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.92%
Male Poverty Rate
13.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington borough is Black, with 19.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington borough is White, with 10.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.54% |
| Some College | 8.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.04% |
| High School | 6.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 78.02% |
| Female Employed | 4.81% |
| Male Employed | 4.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,159 | $108,179 |
| Households | $67,761 | $83,266 |
| Married Families | $93,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,569 | $48,235 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
240
Number of Veterans
225
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 74 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 90 |
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 4.72% |
| Other Race | 34 | 6.79% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 5.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.69%
Born in Washington borough
86.28%
Native Born
13.72%
Foreign Born
8.99%
Non Citizen
4.72%
Naturalized
86.28% of Washington borough residents were born in the United States, with 66.69% having been born in New Jersey. 8.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,377 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2028 | 7,370 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 2027 | 7,363 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 2026 | 7,356 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 7,349 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 7,342 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 7,335 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 7,328 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 7,331 | 50 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 7,281 | 821 | 12.71% |
| 2019 | 6,460 | -26 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 6,486 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 6,496 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2016 | 6,498 | -36 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 6,534 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 6,552 | 40 | 0.61% |
| 2013 | 6,512 | 11 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 6,501 | 38 | 0.59% |
| 2011 | 6,463 | -22 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 6,485 | 0 | 0% |