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Washington, New Jersey
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United Methodist Church on Washington Avenue, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Hometown Friendly
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Location of Washington in Warren County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Warren County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (left).
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Census Bureau map of Washington, New Jersey
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 Washington, New Jersey
Location in Warren County, New Jersey
Washington, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Washington, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Warren |
| Incorporated | February 20, 1868 |
| Named for | George Washington |
| Government | |
| • Type | Faulkner Act (council–manager) |
| • Body | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.97 sq mi (5.10 km2) |
| • Land | 1.97 sq mi (5.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) 0.15% |
| Area rank | 414th of 565 in state 20th of 22 in county |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,299 |
| • Estimate
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7,335 |
| • Rank | 310th of 565 in state 5th of 22 in county |
| • Density | 3,714.5/sq mi (1,434.2/km2) |
| • Density rank | 180th of 565 in state 2nd of 22 in county |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
07882
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| Area code(s) | 908 |
| FIPS code | 3404177270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885432 |
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Washington is a small town, called a borough, in Warren County, New Jersey. In 2020, about 7,299 people lived there. This was more people than in 2010.
Washington became a borough on February 20, 1868. It was formed from parts of Washington Township. The borough is named after George Washington, the first U.S. president. Many towns in New Jersey share this name. Washington Borough is completely surrounded by Washington Township.
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History of Washington Borough
Washington Borough officially separated from Washington Township in 1868. The town grew a lot in the 1800s. This was because important travel routes passed through it. The Morris Canal ran nearby. Two train lines also crossed in the borough. Today, two main roads, Route 31 and Route 57, meet in the town center. The borough was named after the "Washington House." This was a tavern built in 1811.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Washington became famous for making musical instruments. Organ factories were especially important. A busy downtown area grew around these businesses. Many beautiful Victorian-style houses were built then. Taylor Street School and Warren Hills Middle School were also built during this time.
When cars became popular, Washington felt closer to Lehigh Valley and New York City. After World War II, more people moved to Washington. Many new homes and apartments were built. A big fire in 1962 damaged part of the downtown area. In 1968, the middle and high schools joined together. A new elementary school, Memorial School, was also built.
In the 1990s, Warren County saw a big increase in population. This is still happening today. People are moving here because homes are less expensive than in other parts of New Jersey. Washington Borough itself does not have much room to grow. But it benefits from the growth of nearby towns. Efforts are now being made to make the downtown area even better. They are adding new homes and shops.
Geography and Location
Washington Borough covers about 1.97 square miles (5.10 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny bit is water.
As mentioned, Washington Borough is completely surrounded by Washington Township. This makes it one of 21 "doughnut towns" in New Jersey. A doughnut town is a town that is entirely inside another town.
Pohatcong Mountain is a ridge that runs near Washington. It is part of the Appalachian Mountains. This ridge is about 6 miles (10 kilometers) long. Another part, Upper Pohatcong Mountain, extends further northeast. Sometimes both ridges are called "Pohatcong Mountain."
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,880 | — | |
| 1880 | 2,142 | 13.9% | |
| 1890 | 2,834 | 32.3% | |
| 1900 | 3,580 | 26.3% | |
| 1910 | 3,567 | −0.4% | |
| 1920 | 3,341 | −6.3% | |
| 1930 | 4,410 | 32.0% | |
| 1940 | 4,643 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 4,802 | 3.4% | |
| 1960 | 5,723 | 19.2% | |
| 1970 | 5,943 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 6,429 | 8.2% | |
| 1990 | 6,474 | 0.7% | |
| 2000 | 6,712 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 6,461 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 7,299 | 13.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 7,335 | 13.5% | |
| Population sources: 1870–1920 1870 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, there were 6,461 people living in Washington Borough. There were 2,623 households. A household is a group of people living together. The population density was about 3,327 people per square mile.
Most people in Washington Borough were White (85.73%). About 6.01% were Black or African American. About 3.42% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 8.50% of the population.
About 23.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.6% were 65 years or older. The average age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females, there were about 96 males.
Arts and Culture in Washington
Washington Borough has several fun events each year:
- Washington Celebrates America: This event happens every July 4th.
- Warren Arts and Craft Beer Festival: This festival is held every April.
- Festival in the Borough: This event takes place every September.
Education for Students
Students in Washington Borough attend schools based on their grade level.
Elementary Schools
Students from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade go to schools in the Washington Borough Public Schools district.
- Taylor Street School: This school teaches students in Pre-K through 2nd grade.
- Memorial School: This school is for students in 3rd through 6th grade.
Middle and High Schools
Students in 7th through 12th attend the Warren Hills Regional School District. This district serves students from Washington Borough and nearby towns.
- Warren Hills Regional Middle School: Located in Washington Borough, this school is for students in 7th and 8th grades.
- Warren Hills Regional High School: Located in Washington Township, this school is for students in 9th through 12th grades.
Other School Options
Students in Warren County can also attend special schools:
- Ridge and Valley Charter School: This school is in Frelinghuysen Township. It is for grades K–8.
- Warren County Technical School: This school is in Washington Borough. It is for grades 9–12. It teaches special skills and trades.
Transportation Around Town
Washington Borough has about 27 miles of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the borough itself.
The main roads that serve Washington are New Jersey Route 31 and New Jersey Route 57. Route 31 runs north and south. Route 57 runs east and west.
Famous People from Washington
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Washington Borough:
- John Henry Brodhead (1898–1951): An educator who led the American Teachers Association.
- Johnston Cornish (1858–1920): A former U.S. Member of Congress and Mayor of Washington.
- Halsey (singer)|Ashley Nicolette Frangipane (born 1994): A famous music artist known as Halsey.
- Louisa Boyd Yeomans King (1863–1948): A well-known gardener and author.
- Ron Mrozinski (1930–2005): A professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Christian Sharps (1810–1874): He invented the Sharps rifle, an important type of gun.
See also
In Spanish: Washington (Nueva Jersey) para niños
