Washington Heights Flag

Washington Heights

County:
Orange County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.471
State:
New York

Washington Heights is a CDP located in Orange County, New York. Washington Heights has a 2026 population of 3,535. Washington Heights is currently growing at a rate of 3.36% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Washington Heights is $81,686 with a poverty rate of 13.28%. The median age in Washington Heights is 34.6 years: 34.7 years for males, and 33.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.3 males.

3.5K
Total Population
2,403
Density (mi²)
115 3.36%
Growth

Washington Heights Population

Washington Heights Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,5351153.36%
20253,4201163.51%

Median Age

Overall: 34.6 years
Female: 33.9 years
Male: 34.7 years

Washington Heights Adults

There are 1,743 adults, (188 of whom are seniors) in Washington Heights.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,172 (49.2%)
Male: 1,211 (50.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Washington Heights includes 41.21% Black or African American, 23.21% White, 9.95% other race, 5.12% Asian, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American98241.21%
White55323.21%
Two or more races48920.52%
Other race2379.95%
Asian1225.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2379.95%
Two or more races1978.27%
Black or African American1456.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American83735.12%
White55323.21%
Two or more races29212.25%
Asian1225.12%

Washington Heights Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Washington Heights ' average per capita income is $53,142. Household income levels show a median of $81,686. The poverty rate stands at 13.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$178,036-
Families$107,571$120,695
Households$81,686$115,653
Non Families-$65,672

$53,142

Average Income

$81,686

Median Household Income

13.28%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)