Population 5,437 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Washington Crossing
Household size in Washington Crossing
| Period | Washington Crossing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.64 people per household, Washington Crossing sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.84, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Washington Crossing
| Period | Washington Crossing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.3 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.0 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.7 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.9 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Washington Crossing skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.8 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Washington Crossing
| Period | Washington Crossing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.2% of households in Washington Crossing, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.5 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Washington Crossing
Renters in Washington Crossing
| Period | Washington Crossing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Washington Crossing is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 4.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly half of owners (47.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.7 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Washington Crossing
| Period | Washington Crossing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Washington Crossing: just 1.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Washington Crossing
| Period | Washington Crossing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Washington Crossing are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Philadelphia area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1968.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Washington Crossing
| Period | Washington Crossing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,665 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,941 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,357 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,161 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$496 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in Washington Crossing runs $2,161 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $496 a month since 2006–10, up 30%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 19.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Washington Crossing
Bachelor's degrees in Washington Crossing
| Period | Washington Crossing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.6% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 68.4% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.2% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Washington Crossing is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (71.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Washington Crossing
| Period | Washington Crossing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.2% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.2% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.6% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Washington Crossing: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Washington Crossing
| Period | Washington Crossing | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Washington Crossing has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Washington Crossing compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Crossing | 2.64 | 54.7 | 6.2% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 1983 | $2,161 | 71.8% | 97.8% | 3.3% |
| Titusville | 2.63 | 50.0 | 8.2% | 7.7% | 11.1% | 1965 | $2,178 | 56.1% | 97.9% | 7.4% |
| Brownsburg | 2.73 | 47.0 | 2.2% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1991 | $1,994 | 73.5% | 99.9% | 4.5% |
| Newtown | 2.57 | 47.5 | 7.6% | 14.8% | 3.1% | 1983 | $2,249 | 65.8% | 97.1% | 4.7% |
| Yardley | 2.40 | 45.9 | 6.2% | 27.5% | 8.3% | 1959 | $1,970 | 61.4% | 98.4% | 6.9% |
| Woodbourne | 3.09 | 41.2 | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.6% | 1986 | $2,601 | 80.3% | 100.0% | 13.4% |
| Lambertville | 2.21 | 54.1 | 3.0% | 18.1% | 7.9% | 1965 | $1,639 | 60.1% | 93.4% | 5.5% |
| Pennington | 2.65 | 42.8 | 4.9% | 11.7% | 5.8% | 1976 | $1,805 | 72.0% | 97.8% | 3.2% |
| Morrisville | 2.58 | 43.8 | 8.0% | 22.2% | 4.0% | 1973 | $1,864 | 54.9% | 96.0% | 4.9% |
| Glendale | 1.76 | 64.8 | 1.8% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 1980 | $1,314 | 62.8% | 95.2% | 0.0% |
| Wycombe | 2.23 | 57.6 | 4.9% | 13.4% | 1.7% | 1981 | $1,319 | 44.5% | 98.5% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Washington Crossing. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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