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Washington, New Jersey is 22 miles NE of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 42 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Warren county. The town is part of the Newark metro area. The population of Washington is 6,712.
In Washington, about 50% of adults are married.
It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Washington.
In 2000, Washington had a median family income of $61,379.
Among Washington political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,295. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Washington, approximately 52% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Washington offers a good supply of small apartments.
In Washington, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Washington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
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