Washington, NJ

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Washington

Neighborhood

Warren, NJ

Changewater / Port Colden

Port Murray / Anderson

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Washington

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

27.1%

Households with Children

33.1%

School Enrollment K-12

758

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 18.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.9%
Working Age (35-54): 27.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.7%
Seniors (65+): 13.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.2%
High School / GED: 37.7%
Some College or Associate's: 28.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.6%
Single Parents: 11.5%
Couples & Adults: 21.4%
Living Alone: 45.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 19.6%
Asian: 2.3%
Black or African American: 5.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 6.5%
Puerto Rican: 5.2%
Cuban: 5.2%
Dominican: 1.9%
Central American: 3.9%
South American: 71.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 4.5%
Other White: 52.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 68.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 31.1%
Other Black: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 60.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 10.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 75.6%
Spanish: 18.4%
European & Indo-European: 2.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 3.1%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.9%
Elementary (1-4): 1.7%
Middle School (5-8): 8.7%
High School (9-12): 10.4%
College / Graduate: 5.6%
Not Enrolled: 72.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources