Washington borough, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Washington borough, New Jersey Demographics
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As of 2026, Washington borough, New Jersey has a total population of 7,287, the 221st largest city in New Jersey, with a median household income of $79,280, which is 22% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.5%.

Washington borough Quick Facts

Population 7,287

Median Household Income $79,280

Median Home Value $260,200

Poverty Rate 11.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 39.1 years

Homeownership Rate 56.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%

High School Graduation Rate 94.6%

Diversity Index 44/100

Population 7,287 221st of 700

Median Income $79,280 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 11.5% 7% lower national

Median Home Value $260,200 bottom 30%

How Washington borough Compares

Median Household Income

Washington borough

$79,280

$101,050

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Washington borough

$260,200

$427,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.2%

$25K-$50K 14.2%

$50K-$100K 31.5%

$100K+ 37.1%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.2% | National: 5.2%

69.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.1%

Renter 43.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.3%

18-34

18.4%

35-54

27.1%

55-74

23.3%

75+

5.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Washington borough Rankings in New Jersey

#221 Population of 700

#531 Median Income of 700

#493 Education of 700

#537 Home Value of 700

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Other Cities in Warren County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Phillipsburg town	15,251	$67,782	17.4%	$180,700
Hackettstown town	10,143	$91,250	7.8%	$337,100
Belvidere town	2,526	$100,334	9.1%	$269,200
Alpha borough	2,249	$83,125	7.0%	$250,400

Cities Similar to Washington borough

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Keyport borough	7,159	$79,036	$374,800	35.8%	9.3%
Palmyra borough	7,447	$85,014	$216,600	29.7%	8.8%
Barrington borough	7,047	$84,334	$244,400	43.7%	6.1%
Wharton borough	7,254	$92,548	$348,100	29.3%	18.8%
Dunellen borough	7,711	$84,789	$380,200	29.9%	23.1%

Population Overview

Washington borough is a small city located in New Jersey, within Warren County. The total population is 7,287. It ranks as the 221st most populous out of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington borough is 39.1 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington borough is $79,280. This is 22% lower than the state median of $101,050. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $260,200. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $427,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 56.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 63.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington borough is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.5%. The Black or African American population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 9.8%.

Education

29.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 42.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Washington borough, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Washington borough, New Jersey?

Washington borough, New Jersey has a population of 7,287 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Washington borough, NJ?

The median household income in Washington borough is $79,280, which is about average the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Washington borough, NJ?

The poverty rate in Washington borough is 11.5%. This means approximately 839 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Washington borough, New Jersey?

Washington borough's population is 72.5% White, 4.5% Black, 15.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Washington borough, NJ?

The median home value in Washington borough is $260,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

How educated is Washington borough, New Jersey?

29.5% of adults (25+) in Washington borough hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.