Washington, New Jersey

Washington: Borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

About

Washington is a city located in the county of Burlington in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,461 and a population density of 1,268 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,459 inhabitants.

The city was created 156 years ago in 1868.

Washington locator map
Location of Washington on New Jersey map.

Quick Facts about Washington

Population : 6,459 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Jersey (United States)
County : Burlington County
Postal code : 07882
Area : 5.1 km2
Named for : George Washington
Altitude : 446 feet / 136 meters
Establishment : February 02, 1868 (156 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 15:56:22 (30th October 2024)
Density : 1,267 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.03% (2010-2020)
United Methodist Church  Washington  NJ - south view image
United Methodist Church Washington NJ - south view
United Methodist Church  Washington  NJ - south view image

Geography

Washington is located at 39°41'2"N 74°34'34"W (39.6840100, -74.5759900).

Washington map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Washington decreased by 0.03% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 6,461 - census
2011 6,464 0.05% estimation process
2012 6,502 0.58% estimation process
2013 6,512 0.15% estimation process
2014 6,551 0.6% estimation process
2015 6,533 -0.28% estimation process
2016 6,498 -0.54% estimation process
2017 6,495 -0.05% estimation process
2018 6,476 -0.29% estimation process
2019 6,450 -0.4% estimation process
2020 6,459 0.14% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 13,013
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 12,764
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 2.0%
April 1, 2020 Population : 12,413
April 1, 2010 Population : 12,790
People under 5 years old, percentage : 9.5%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 32.9%
People over 65 (%) : 13.6%
Female persons, % : 54.8%
White only, percent : 22.3%
Black or African American alone, percent : 77.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.0%
Asians alone % : 0.2%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 0.0%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 0.3%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 22.0%
2015-2019 Veterans : 569
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 0.3%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 46.7%

Washington zip code is 07882. County name: Warren, County fips: 34041

Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 46.7%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $88,800
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $969
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $354
2015-2019 median gross rent : $695
2015-2019 Households : 4,478
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.75
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 88.2%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 2.4%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 74.8%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 55.0%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 84.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 15.3%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 8.5%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 13.6%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 48.5%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 43.7%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 61,872
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 517,960
2012 total retail sales per capita : $40,643
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 21.0
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $27,823
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $13,607
Percentage of people living in poverty : 48.8%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,865
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 810
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 767
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 919
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 833
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 196
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,501
2010 population per square mile : 1,105.1
2010 land area in square miles : 11.57
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 66.7%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $160,600
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,216
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $456
2015-2019 median gross rent : $834
2015-2019 Households : 8,167
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.61
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 85.9%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 5.2%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 92.2%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 83.8%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 92.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 31.2%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 11.7%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 10.2%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 63.6%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 59.4%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 28,979
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 29,928
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 75,645
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 235,669
2012 total retail sales per capita : $11,868
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 25.1
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $58,402
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $26,825
Percentage of people living in poverty : 9.2%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 2,014
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,163
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 524
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 158
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,707
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 190
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,757
2010 population per square mile : 2,244.4
2010 land area in square miles : 8.48

People born in Washington (3)

People born in Washington, including inventor, Civil War industrialist and Firearm designer Christian Sharps, gardener, author, and advocate of gardening and horticulture Louisa Yeomans King, air force officer Mary A. Marsh, .

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Schools in Washington

College & universities near Washington, NJ

Code Name City ZIP
186876 Stockton University Galloway (NJ) 08205-9441

Stations (25)

Amtrak & bus stations near Washington, NJ

Code Name Address Type
EGH Egg Harbor City, New Jersey South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave OTHER
HTN Hammonton, New Jersey Egg Harbor Rd & Line St. OTHER
ATO Atco, New Jersey Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave OTHER
ABN Absecon Shore Road and Ohio Ave OTHER
ACY Atlantic City Rail Terminal 1 Atlantic City Expressway OTHER

Post offices near Washington

Post Office Name City ZIP
New Gretna Post Office New Gretna (NJ) 08224

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Other cities in Burlington County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burlington County , NJ. (more)

City Name Population Title
Mount Laurel 41,870 Township of New Jersey
Marlboro 39,624 Township of New Jersey
Willingboro 32,014 Township in Burlington County, New Jersey
Medford 23,383 Township in New Jersey
Burlington 22,632 City in New Jersey
Moorestown 20,607 Township of New Jersey
Maple Shade 18,463 Human settlement in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, United States of America
Springfield 17,378 Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
Cinnaminson 16,602 Township in New Jersey
Fairview 14,124 Borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey
Lumberton 12,182 Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
Bordentown 12,064 City in Burlington, New Jersey
Browns Mills 11,223 Census designated place
Marlton 10,133 Census designated place in New Jersey, United States
Mount Holly 9,525 City in Gaston County, North Carolina
Westampton 8,671 Township of New Jersey

Distance to Other Cities

Washington distances to largest New Jersey cities