Borough · New Jersey
Washington, New Jersey
Washington, borough, in Warren County, New Jersey. Washington had 7,326 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,299 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,334 (±27). GEOID 3477270.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,326
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,299 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,334 ±27
Median household income
$81,336
±$20,144 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$263,300
±$30,271 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,348
±$103 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Washington and what county is it in?
Washington is a borough in Warren County, New Jersey. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 3,715 residents per square mile in 2020.
Washington is in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Washington is the same area as Census Tract 320 of Warren County: the tract's figures are Washington's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Washington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,326 people lived in Washington on July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 7,299 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,334 (±27).
| Measure | Washington | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,334 ±27 | 110,849 | +844 |
| Households | 3,091 ±317 | 45,391 | +402 |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.24 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,220 ±341 | 46,789 | no clear change |
Washington's population since 2000
From 6,712 in 2000 to 7,326 in 2025: up 9.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Washington as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Washington?
The median resident of Washington is 39.3 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 13.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.6%. 18.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Washington | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 ±4.3 | 44.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.5% ±4.7 pts | 19.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.4% ±2.9 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Male | 50.6% ±3.9 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.6% ±8.1 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.3% ±8.4 pts | 74.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±2.7 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±3.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.9% ±5.7 pts | 10.6% | +8.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.4% ±8.6 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±1.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| With a disability | 10.9% ±3.3 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9% ±2.8 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.8% ±3.4 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.1% ±6.5 pts | 36.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9% ±3.8 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.1% ±2.7 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Washington earn?
Half of Washington's 3,091 households earn less than $81,336 a year (±$20,144), against $100,869 in Warren County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $79,879 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Washington | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,336 ±$20,144 | $100,869 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $96,526 ±$12,749 | $118,920 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,300 ±$5,120 | $48,600 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5% ±4.9 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.7% ±11.1 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9% ±5.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±2.5 pts | 96.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5% ±5.4 pts | 92.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Washington?
Owners occupy 58.4% of Washington's occupied homes and renters 41.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $263,300 by its owner (±$30,271). The median renter pays $1,348 a month including utilities, and 39.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Washington | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $263,300 ±$30,271 | $346,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,348 ±$103 | $1,409 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.1% ±11.5 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,107 ±$203 | $2,317 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.4% ±7.9 pts | 75.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.6% ±7.9 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Housing units | 3,220 ±341 | 46,789 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.2% ±6.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.3% ±8.1 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±3.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.7% ±8.9 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.8% ±3.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Washington building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Washington in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Washington work and get to work?
78.6% of Washington's workers drive alone and 13.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.1 minutes.
| Measure | Washington | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.5% ±4.8 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% ±2.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6% ±7.3 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.2% ±2.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.2% ±3.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.5% ±5.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.1 min ±6.5 | 34.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Washington?
1 census tract lies mostly in Washington (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 320Warren County | 7,334 | $81,336 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Washington) · Census block assignment files
How does Washington compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Washington is the 3,961st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 156th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Washington ranks 646th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 156th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 363rd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 231st | 787 |
| Median household income | 646th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 666th | 785 |
| Median home value | 673rd | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 615th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 183rd | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 638th | 780 |
| Median age | 606th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 647th | 777 |
| Work from home | 465th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 176th | 787 |
Washington's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Washington with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Washington?
15 of the 57 figures for Washington on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Washington are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Washington.