Washington township, Gloucester County, New Jersey Demographics

The total population of Washington township is estimated to be 48,830 with 24,527 males (50.23%) and 24,303 females (49.77%). There are 224 less females than males in Washington township.
The median household income in Washington township was $117,180 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 2,719(2.38%) from $114,461 in 2020. This income is 157.07% 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 45 to 64 years old, at $134,652. Overall, the median household income for the township of Washington township stands at $117,180.
In Washington township, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $66,632 for males and $41,328 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $90,278 for males and $69,173 for females.
In Washington township, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 4 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Asian households have the highest median household income at $130,790, while Black or African American households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $81,369.
In 2022, the population of Washington township was 49,234, a 0.55% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Washington township's population was 48,965, an increase of 0.50% compared to a population of 48,719 in 2020.
The median age in Washington township, Gloucester County, New Jersey is 42.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.35% were under the age of 15, 17.26% aged 15 to 29, 48.22% aged 30 to 64, 15.05% aged 65 to 84, and 2.11% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Washington township population: 85.90% are White, 4.91% are Black or African American, 0.22% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.13% are Asian, 1.75% are some other race and 3.09% are multiracial.