Washington, NJ Demographics

A map of Washington's Population by Race

Washington, New Jersey has an estimated population of 7,334, a less than 1% change from the 7,299 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.3% White, 19.6% Hispanic, 5.0% Black, 3.8% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Washington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Washington has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Washington, that probability was 46.6% in 2020 and 47.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washington is ranked the 222nd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Washington was ranked the 220th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washington's White Population

5,079 residents of Washington, or 69.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washington is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Washington ranks 404th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 71.2% to 69.3%.

Washington is more White than neighboring Brass Castle (64.9% White), and Anderson (45.1% White). Washington is less White than neighboring Port Colden (83.4% White), Oxford (80.5% White), and Hampton (80.4% White).

Washington's Black Population

367 residents of Washington, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washington is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Washington ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.0%. Black residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 7.4% to 5.0%.

Washington is more Black than neighboring Oxford (2.2% Black), Anderson (0% Black), and Hampton (1.9% Black). Washington is less Black than neighboring Port Colden (16.6% Black), and Brass Castle (7.9% Black).

Washington's Asian Population

170 residents of Washington, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washington is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Washington ranks 356th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 26.1%. Asian residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.3%.

Washington is more Asian than neighboring Port Colden (0% Asian), Oxford (0.9% Asian), and Anderson (0% Asian). Washington is less Asian than neighboring Brass Castle (22.4% Asian), and Hampton (5.1% Asian).

Washington's Hispanic Population

1,437 residents of Washington, or 19.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washington is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Washington ranks 219th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 43.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Washington's population has increased from 13.7% to 19.6%.

Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Colden (0% Hispanic), Brass Castle (2.1% Hispanic), Oxford (15.2% Hispanic), and Hampton (4.8% Hispanic). Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring Anderson (31.8% Hispanic).

Washington's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Washington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Washington is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Washington ranks 210th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Washington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hampton (1% Native American/Other).

Washington's Multiracial Population

281 residents of Washington, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washington is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Washington ranks 224th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Washington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Colden (0% Multiracial), Brass Castle (2.6% Multiracial), and Oxford (1.2% Multiracial). Washington is less Multiracial than neighboring Anderson (23.1% Multiracial), and Hampton (6.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.