Washington, NJ Demographics
A map of Washington's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,198 | 71.2% |
Hispanic | 1,002 | 13.7% |
Black | 540 | 7.4% |
Multiracial | 272 | 3.7% |
Asian | 230 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 57 | 0.8% |
Washington, New Jersey had a population of 7,299 in 2020. It was 71.2% White, 7.4% Black, 3.2% Asian, 13.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Washington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Washington is the 220th most populous. 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's White Population
5,198 residents of Washington identify as White, or 71.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Washington is ranked #404 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more White than neighboring Anderson (48% White). Washington is less White than neighboring Brass Castle (87.2% White), Oxford (85.5% White), and Hampton (82.5% White).
Washington's Black Population
540 residents of Washington identify as Black, or 7.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Washington is ranked #173 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Black than neighboring Port Colden (3.5% Black), Brass Castle (2.7% Black), Oxford (1.1% Black), and Hampton (2.2% Black). Washington is less Black than neighboring Anderson (14.4% Black).
Washington's Asian Population
230 residents of Washington identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Washington is ranked #354 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Asian than neighboring Port Colden (2.7% Asian), Brass Castle (1.2% Asian), Oxford (0.7% Asian), and Hampton (2.4% Asian). Washington is less Asian than neighboring Anderson (5.6% Asian).
Washington's Hispanic Population
1,002 residents of Washington identify as Hispanic, or 13.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Washington is ranked #219 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring Brass Castle (6.1% Hispanic), Oxford (6.9% Hispanic), and Hampton (8.8% Hispanic). Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring Port Colden (13.8% Hispanic), and Anderson (15.4% Hispanic).
Washington's Native American/Other Population
57 residents of Washington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Washington is ranked #164 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Colden (0.4% Native American/Other), Brass Castle (0.4% Native American/Other), Oxford (0.3% Native American/Other), and Hampton (0.6% Native American/Other). Washington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Anderson (2.9% Native American/Other).
Washington's Multiracial Population
272 residents of Washington identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Washington is ranked #221 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring Brass Castle (2.3% Multiracial). Washington is less Multiracial than neighboring Port Colden (8.5% Multiracial), Oxford (5.6% Multiracial), and Anderson (13.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.