Washington Heights is a CDP located in Orange County New York. Washington Heights has a 2024 population of 1,552. Washington Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -20.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,963 in 2020.
The average household income in Washington Heights is $117,630 with a poverty rate of 17.4%. The median age in Washington Heights is 34.9 years: 36.3 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,631 | 51.14% |
| White | 771 | 24.18% |
| Two or more races | 602 | 18.88% |
| Asian | 128 | 4.01% |
| Other race | 57 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 912 | 3.5 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Married | 459 | 3.3 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 215 | 4.52 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Non Family | 141 | 1.11 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 97 | 5.65 | 0 | 100 |
3.4
Average Family Size
3.5
Average Household Size
79.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 40 | 1.96% |
| Associates Degree | 152 | 7.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 426 | 20.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 139 | 6.83% |
| High School Graduate | 776 | 38.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 172 | 8.45% |
| Some College | 331 | 16.26% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 791 | 677 | 415 |
| White | 655 | 655 | 108 |
| 2+ Races | 424 | 347 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 336 | 238 | 0 |
| Asian | 90 | 90 | 42 |
| Other Race | 21 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 52.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,573 | $0 | $82,266 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,148 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,846 | $36,392 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,945 | $53,523 | $58,583 |
| Some College | $63,306 | $52,220 | $131,680 |
$53,945
Average Earnings
$53,523
Average Male
$58,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.01% of Washington Heights residents speak only English, while 25.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,476 | 501 | 33.94% |
| White | 716 | 17 | 2.37% |
| Other | 57 | 10 | 17.54% |
| Hispanic | 569 | 10 | 1.76% |
17.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.12%
Male Poverty Rate
16.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington Heights is Black, with 33.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington Heights is Hispanic, with 1.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.01% |
| High School | 14.82% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,304 | $121,469 |
| Households | $78,663 | $117,630 |
| Married Families | $210,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,234 | $73,638 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.4%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 11.67% |
| Black | 10 | 1.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
1.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
67.39%
Born in Washington Heights
76.98%
Native Born
23.02%
Foreign Born
8.4%
Non Citizen
14.61%
Naturalized
76.98% of Washington Heights residents were born in the United States, with 67.39% having been born in New York. 8.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,552 | -10 | -0.64% |
| 2023 | 1,562 | -10 | -0.64% |
| 2022 | 1,572 | -469 | -22.98% |
| 2021 | 2,041 | 78 | 3.97% |
| 2020 | 1,963 | 133 | 7.27% |
| 2019 | 1,830 | -507 | -21.69% |
| 2018 | 2,337 | -110 | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 2,447 | 150 | 6.53% |
| 2016 | 2,297 | 148 | 6.89% |
| 2015 | 2,149 | -69 | -3.11% |
| 2014 | 2,218 | 441 | 24.82% |
| 2013 | 1,777 | 71 | 4.16% |
| 2012 | 1,706 | 319 | 23% |
| 2011 | 1,387 | -302 | -17.88% |
| 2010 | 1,689 | 0 | 0% |