Washington township, New Jersey
Washington township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Washington township is a geographic entity located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 49,840. The land area covers 21.35 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 49,840 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs | ±1.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 18,444 | ±519 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 18,839 | ±519 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 18,444 | ±519 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 395 | ±155 |
| Median Home Value | $337,600 | ±$7,955 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,761 | ±$118 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $114,249 | ±$5,918 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,626 | ±$2,415 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,685 | ±679 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 25,610 | ±750 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.2% | ±0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 49,756 (2024)
ID: 170296
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 1106, TURNERSVILLE NJ 08012-0876
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GUS Population: 311,783 (2024)
ID: 170101
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR
111 SAINT REGIS DR, WOODBURY NJ 08096-3929
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CHERRY HILL, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Pennsauken, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Sharon Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Aldan, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | BROOKLAWN, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | RUNNEMEDE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Morton, PA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 11 | ANCORA, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Philadelphia, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ASI Career Institute
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College Vocational | 1.4 mi away | 5360 Black Horse Pike Suite 6, Turnersville, NJ, 08012-1043 |
8562324677
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LOGAN TOWNSHIP BRANCH
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Library | 2.2 mi away | C/O 200 HOLLY DELL DRIVE, SEWELL, NJ, 08080 |
(609) 467-0595
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Camden County College
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College | 3.0 mi away | 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ, 08012 |
8562277200
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MARGARET E HEGGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 606 DELSEA DRIVE, SEWELL, NJ, 08080 |
(609) 589-3334
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Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus
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College | 3.6 mi away | 1400 Tanyard Road, Sewell, NJ, 08080 |
8564685000
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MCCOWAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 15 PITMAN AVENUE, PITMAN, NJ, 08071 |
(609) 589-1656
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Rowan University
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College | 3.8 mi away | 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ, 08028 |
8562564000
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GLASSBORO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 2 CENTER ST., GLASSBORO, NJ, 08028 |
(609) 881-0001
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Pennco Tech-Blackwood
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College | 4.1 mi away | 99 Erial Road, Blackwood, NJ, 08012 |
8562320310
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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 1650 BLACKWOOD-CLEMENTON RD., BLACKWOOD, NJ, 08012 |
(609) 228-0022
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PHILADELPHIA INTL AP, PA US, located 11.9 miles from Washington township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.3° | 26.0° | 33.7° | 3.13" | 7.1" |
| February | 44.3° | 27.5° | 35.9° | 2.75" | 8.4" |
| March | 52.8° | 34.3° | 43.6° | 3.96" | 3.6" |
| April | 64.7° | 44.3° | 54.5° | 3.47" | 0.3" |
| May | 74.4° | 54.2° | 64.3° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.2° | 63.9° | 73.5° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.8° | 69.6° | 78.7° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.8° | 67.9° | 76.8° | 4.29" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.9° | 60.9° | 69.9° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.2° | 49.2° | 58.2° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.9° | 38.8° | 47.4° | 2.91" | 0.2" |
| December | 46.0° | 31.2° | 38.6° | 3.97" | 3.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnersville CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Grenloch CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Pitman borough | Borough | 3.4 mi | — |
| Blackwood CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Glassboro borough | Borough | 4.1 mi | — |
| Sicklerville CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3401577180. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.