Washington township, Bergen County, New Jersey Demographics

The total population of Washington township is estimated to be 9,268 with 4,576 males (49.37%) and 4,692 females (50.63%). There are 116 more females than males in Washington township.
The median household income in Washington township was $154,227 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 7,246(4.49%) from $161,473 in 2020. This income is 206.72% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Washington township sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $220,155. Overall, the median household income for the township of Washington township stands at $154,227.
In Washington township, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $79,094 for males and $48,428 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $121,476 for males and $99,047 for females.
In Washington township, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 4 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Black or African American households have the highest median household income at $270,229, while Two or More Races households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $135,677.
In 2022, the population of Washington township was 9,235, a 0.23% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Washington township's population was 9,256, a decline of 0.06% compared to a population of 9,262 in 2020.
The median age in Washington township, Bergen County, New Jersey is 47.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 16.16% were under the age of 15, 14.86% aged 15 to 29, 45.07% aged 30 to 64, 20.93% aged 65 to 84, and 2.98% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Washington township population: 88.92% are White, 1.44% are Black or African American, 0.10% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 5.10% are Asian, 0.76% are some other race and 3.68% are multiracial.