Washington Heights, NY

Q: What is the Total Population of Washington Heights?

Total Population of Washington Heights is 1,572.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Washington Heights?

Total Male Population of Washington Heights is 856.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Washington Heights?

Total Female Population of Washington Heights is 716.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Washington Heights?

There are 119.55 Males per 100 Females in Washington Heights.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Washington Heights?

There are 83.64 Females per 100 Males in Washington Heights.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Washington Heights?

Median Population Age in Washington Heights is 39.7 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Washington Heights

Average Family Size in Washington Heights is 3.1 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Washington Heights

Average Household Size in Washington Heights is 2.6 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Washington Heights?

Per Capita income in Washington Heights is $43,155.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Washington Heights?

Median Household Income in Washington Heights is $67,188.

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Washington Heights Map

Washington Heights Overview

1,572

TOTAL POPULATION

856

MALE POPULATION

716

FEMALE POPULATION

119.55

MALES / 100 FEMALES

83.64

FEMALES / 100 MALES

39.7

MEDIAN AGE

3.1

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.6

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$43,155

PER CAPITA INCOME

$67,188

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

28.0%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

72.0¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.49

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

761

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

66.6%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

8.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Washington Heights

The most populous races in Washington Heights are Black / African American (709 | 45.1%), White / Caucasian (552 | 35.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (483 | 30.7%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	49	3.1%
Black / African American	709	45.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	483	30.7%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	552	35.1%
Two or more Races	87	5.5%
Some other Race	175	11.1%
Total	1,572	100.0%

Ancestry in Washington Heights

The most populous ancestries reported in Washington Heights are Puerto Rican (214 | 13.6%), Spaniard (139 | 8.8%), Mexican (130 | 8.3%), Italian (99 | 6.3%), and Czechoslovakian (64 | 4.1%), together accounting for 41.1% of all Washington Heights residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	48	3.0%
Czechoslovakian	64	4.1%
Dutch	27	1.7%
English	63	4.0%
European	17	1.1%
German	52	3.3%
Irish	64	4.1%
Italian	99	6.3%
Korean	14	0.9%
Mexican	130	8.3%
Polish	48	3.0%
Puerto Rican	214	13.6%
Spaniard	139	8.8%
Sri Lankan	35	2.2%
West Indian	20	1.3%
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Immigrants in Washington Heights

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Washington Heights came from Latin America (110 | 7.0%), Central America (86 | 5.5%), Mexico (57 | 3.6%), Asia (49 | 3.1%), and South Eastern Asia (49 | 3.1%), together accounting for 22.3% of all Washington Heights residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Asia	49	3.1%
Caribbean	24	1.5%
Central America	86	5.5%
Costa Rica	29	1.8%
Grenada	24	1.5%
Latin America	110	7.0%
Mexico	57	3.6%
Philippines	14	0.9%
South Eastern Asia	49	3.1%
Vietnam	35	2.2%
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Sex and Age in Washington Heights

The most populous age groups in Washington Heights are 20 to 24 Years (132 | 15.4%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (166 | 23.2%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	92 (10.7%)	23 (3.2%)
5 to 9 Years	41 (4.8%)	33 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	166 (23.2%)
15 to 19 Years	75 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	132 (15.4%)	56 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Years	59 (6.9%)	26 (3.6%)
30 to 34 Years	41 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years	35 (4.1%)	24 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Years	67 (7.8%)	104 (14.5%)
45 to 49 Years	35 (4.1%)	52 (7.3%)
50 to 54 Years	98 (11.5%)	48 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years	17 (2.0%)	103 (14.4%)
60 to 64 Years	45 (5.3%)	13 (1.8%)
65 to 69 Years	71 (8.3%)	52 (7.3%)
70 to 74 Years	35 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years	13 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.2%)
85 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	856 (100.0%)	716 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Washington Heights

Median Family Size in Washington Heights

The median family size in Washington Heights is 3.11 persons per family, with single female/mother families (121 | 30.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.87 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (220 | 55.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.61 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	220 (55.6%)	2.61
Single Male/Father	55 (13.9%)	3.47
Single Female/Mother	121 (30.6%)	3.87
Total Families	396 (100.0%)	3.11

Median Household Size in Washington Heights

The median household size in Washington Heights is 2.62 persons per household, with single female/mother households (121 | 20.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.16 persons per household. non-family households (203 | 33.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	220 (36.7%)	2.87
Single Male/Father	55 (9.2%)	3.95
Single Female/Mother	121 (20.2%)	4.16
Non-family	203 (33.9%)	1.08
Total Households	599 (100.0%)	2.62

Household Size by Marriage Status in Washington Heights

Out of a total of 599 households in Washington Heights, 396 (66.1%) are family households, while 203 (33.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 158, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 193.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	193 (32.2%)
2-Person Households	134 (22.4%)	10 (1.7%)
3-Person Households	158 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	53 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	31 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	20 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	396 (66.1%)	203 (33.9%)

Female Fertility in Washington Heights

Fertility by Age in Washington Heights

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Washington Heights

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Washington Heights

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Washington Heights

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Washington Heights

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in Washington Heights

Income Overview in Washington Heights

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	1,572	$43,155
Median Family Income	396	$0
Mean Family Income	396	$129,727
Median Household Income	599	$67,188
Mean Household Income	599	$108,968
Income Deficit	396	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	1,572	27.98%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	1,572	72.02¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	1,572	0.49

Earnings by Sex in Washington Heights

Average Earnings in Washington Heights are $57,363, $68,200 for men and $49,120 for women, a difference of 28.0%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	366 (48.1%)	$68,200
Female	395 (51.9%)	$49,120
Total	761 (100.0%)	$57,363

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Washington Heights

The most common earnings brackets in Washington Heights are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (93 | 25.4%) and $100,000+ for women (73 | 18.5%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	0 (0.0%)	58 (14.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999	22 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	0 (0.0%)	63 (16.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999	31 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999	27 (7.4%)	27 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999	59 (16.1%)	40 (10.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999	70 (19.1%)	20 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999	93 (25.4%)	32 (8.1%)
$100,000+	54 (14.7%)	73 (18.5%)
Total	366 (100.0%)	395 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Washington Heights

Average earnings in Washington Heights are $69,000 for men and $54,511 for women, a difference of 21.0%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $59,583, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $59,583. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $109,286, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $52,989.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	-	-
College or Associate's Degree	$59,583	$52,989
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$69,000	$54,511

Family Income in Washington Heights

Family Income Brackets in Washington Heights

According to the Washington Heights family income data, there are 121 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.6% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	58	14.6%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	0	0.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	31	7.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	27	6.8%
$50,000 to $74,999	60	15.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	25	6.3%
$100,000 to $149,999	36	9.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	38	9.6%
$200,000+	121	30.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Washington Heights

2-person families (134 | 33.8%) account for the highest median family income in Washington Heights with $79,545 per family, while 2-person families (134 | 33.8%) have the highest median income of $39,772 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	134 (33.8%)	$79,545
3-Person Families	187 (47.2%)	$0
4-Person Families	55 (13.9%)	$0
5-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
6-Person Families	20 (5.1%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	396 (100.0%)	$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Washington Heights

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	18 (4.5%)	$0
1 Earner	209 (52.8%)	$46,435
2 Earners	99 (25.0%)	$220,139
3+ Earners	70 (17.7%)	$250,001
Total	396 (100.0%)	$0

Household Income in Washington Heights

Household Income Brackets in Washington Heights

With 140 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Washington Heights, accounting for 23.4% of all households. In contrast, only 16 households (2.7%) fall into the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	58	9.7%
$10,000 to $14,999	18	3.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	16	2.7%
$25,000 to $34,999	66	11.0%
$35,000 to $49,999	27	4.5%
$50,000 to $74,999	140	23.4%
$75,000 to $99,999	69	11.5%
$100,000 to $149,999	36	6.0%
$150,000 to $199,999	38	6.3%
$200,000+	131	21.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Washington Heights

The median household income in Washington Heights is $67,188, with the highest median household income of $82,898 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 276 households (46.1%) fall into this category.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	191 (31.9%)	$0
45 to 64 Years	276 (46.1%)	$82,898
65+ Years	132 (22.0%)	$57,778
Total	599 (100.0%)	$67,188

Poverty in Washington Heights

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Washington Heights

With 25.1% poverty level for males and 15.1% for females among the residents of Washington Heights, 15 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 75 males (100.0%) and 26 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	75 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	100 (75.8%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	26 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	58 (45.3%)
45 to 54 Years	35 (26.3%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	18 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	210 (25.1%)	102 (15.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Washington Heights

According to the poverty statistics in Washington Heights, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	74 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	41 (100.0%)	126 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	56 (100.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	32 (24.2%)	56 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	100 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	102 (100.0%)	70 (54.7%)
45 to 54 Years	98 (73.7%)	100 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years	62 (100.0%)	98 (84.5%)
65 to 74 Years	106 (100.0%)	52 (100.0%)
75 Years and over	13 (100.0%)	16 (100.0%)
Total	628 (74.9%)	574 (84.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Washington Heights

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	177 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	43 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	220 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Washington Heights

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	58 (66.7%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	58 (47.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Washington Heights

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	58 (66.7%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	58 (33.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Washington Heights

Employment by Class of Employer in Washington Heights

Among the 693 employed individuals in Washington Heights, private company employees (364 | 52.5%), local government employees (156 | 22.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (90 | 13.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	364	52.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	10	1.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations	90	13.0%
Local Government Employees	156	22.5%
State Government Employees	56	8.1%
Federal Government Employees	17	2.5%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	693	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Washington Heights

According to the labor force statistics for Washington Heights, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,142), 66.6% or 761 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.9% or 68 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 41 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.2% or 58 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	88 (46.8%)	10 (11.4%)
25 to 29 Years	59 (69.4%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	41 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	230 (100.0%)	58 (25.2%)
45 to 54 Years	171 (73.4%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	102 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	57 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	13 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	761 (66.6%)	68 (8.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Washington Heights

According to labor force statistics for Washington Heights, 86.0% of individuals (660) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (767) are in the labor force, with 8.8% or 58 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 103 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.9% or 58 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	60 (49.6%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	224 (92.2%)	63 (25.9%)
College / Associate Degree	273 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	103 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	660 (86.0%)	67 (8.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Washington Heights

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Washington Heights are Management (109 | 15.7%), Community & Social Service (100 | 14.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (97 | 14.0%), Education Instruction & Library (70 | 10.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (63 | 9.1%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Washington Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	17 (15.6%)	92 (84.4%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	97 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	44 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	29 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	50 (50.0%)	50 (50.0%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	20 (28.6%)	50 (71.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	30 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	63 (100.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	38 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	164 (43.3%)	215 (56.7%)
Total (Overall)	356 (51.4%)	337 (48.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Washington Heights are Personal Care & Service (35 | 5.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (20 | 2.9%), and Healthcare Support (11 | 1.6%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	0 (0.0%)	20 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service	35 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	35 (53.0%)	31 (47.0%)
Total (Overall)	356 (51.4%)	337 (48.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Washington Heights are Office & Administration (72 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (32 | 4.6%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration	0 (0.0%)	72 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	32 (30.8%)	72 (69.2%)
Total (Overall)	356 (51.4%)	337 (48.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Washington Heights are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (74 | 10.7%), and Construction & Extraction (27 | 3.9%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	74 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	101 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	356 (51.4%)	337 (48.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Washington Heights are Transportation (24 | 3.5%), and Material Moving (19 | 2.7%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	0 (0.0%)	19 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	24 (55.8%)	19 (44.2%)
Total (Overall)	356 (51.4%)	337 (48.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Washington Heights

Employment Industries in Washington Heights

The major employment industries in Washington Heights include Educational Services (146 | 21.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (87 | 12.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (68 | 9.8%), Public Administration (55 | 7.9%), and Retail Trade (41 | 5.9%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Washington Heights

The Washington Heights industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	17 (42.5%)	23 (57.5%)
Manufacturing	29 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	22 (53.7%)	19 (46.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing	68 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	40 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	13 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific	0 (0.0%)	27 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Educational Services	43 (29.4%)	103 (70.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	20 (23.0%)	67 (77.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	35 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	0 (0.0%)	20 (100.0%)
Public Administration	0 (0.0%)	55 (100.0%)
Total	356 (51.4%)	337 (48.6%)

Education in Washington Heights

School Enrollment in Washington Heights

The most common levels of schooling among the 430 students in Washington Heights are middle school (145 | 33.7%), high school (96 | 22.3%), and college / undergraduate (66 | 15.3%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	49	11.4%
Kindergarten	17	4.0%
Elementary School	57	13.3%
Middle School	145	33.7%
High School	96	22.3%
College / Undergraduate	66	15.3%
Graduate / Professional	0	0.0%
Total	430	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Washington Heights

Out of a total of 430 students who are enrolled in schools in Washington Heights, 60 (14.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 370 (86.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 44 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 49 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	49 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	58 (78.4%)	16 (21.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	166 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	75 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	44 (100.0%)
Total	370 (86.0%)	60 (14.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Washington Heights

Business (54 | 35.8%), education (21 | 13.9%), literature & languages (18 | 11.9%), engineering (17 | 11.3%), and science & technology (14 | 9.3%) are the most common fields of study among 151 individuals in Washington Heights who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	0	0.0%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	13	8.6%
Social Sciences	0	0.0%
Engineering	17	11.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	14	9.3%
Business	54	35.8%
Education	21	13.9%
Literature & Languages	18	11.9%
Liberal Arts & History	14	9.3%
Visual & Performing Arts	0	0.0%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	0	0.0%
Total	151	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Washington Heights

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Washington Heights

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Washington Heights are males with 2 vehicles (199, accounting for 55.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (125, making up 59.1%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.6%)
1 Vehicle	107 (30.1%)	77 (22.9%)
2 Vehicles	199 (55.9%)	125 (37.1%)
3 Vehicles	50 (14.0%)	106 (31.5%)
4 Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	356 (100.0%)	337 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Washington Heights

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Washington Heights are 90 or more minutes (204 commuters, 30.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (97 commuters, 14.5%), and 30 to 34 minutes (84 commuters, 12.5%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Minutes	70	10.4%
10 to 14 Minutes	37	5.5%
15 to 19 Minutes	20	3.0%
20 to 24 Minutes	97	14.5%
25 to 29 Minutes	18	2.7%
30 to 34 Minutes	84	12.5%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	0	0.0%
45 to 59 Minutes	80	11.9%
60 to 89 Minutes	60	9.0%
90 or more Minutes	204	30.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Washington Heights

The most common commute times in Washington Heights are 90 or more minutes (95 commuters, 27.5%) for males and 90 or more minutes (109 commuters, 33.6%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	70 (21.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes	23 (6.7%)	14 (4.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes	20 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes	47 (13.6%)	50 (15.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes	84 (24.3%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	55 (15.9%)	25 (7.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes	22 (6.4%)	38 (11.7%)
90 or more Minutes	95 (27.5%)	109 (33.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Washington Heights

The most frequent times of departure to work in Washington Heights are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (88, 25.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (84, 25.9%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	58 (16.8%)	43 (13.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	88 (25.4%)	25 (7.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	85 (24.6%)	84 (25.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	29 (8.4%)	27 (8.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	17 (4.9%)	57 (17.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	27 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	42 (12.1%)	19 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)
Total	346 (100.0%)	324 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Washington Heights

Occupancy by Ownership in Washington Heights

Of the total 599 dwellings in Washington Heights, owner-occupied units account for 522 (87.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 77 (12.9%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	522	87.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	77	12.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units	599	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Washington Heights

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	193	32.2%
2-Person Household	144	24.0%
3-Person Household	158	26.4%
4+ Person Household	104	17.4%
Total Housing Units	599	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Washington Heights

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	158 (81.9%)	35 (18.1%)
2-Person Household	133 (92.4%)	11 (7.6%)
3-Person Household	158 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household	73 (70.2%)	31 (29.8%)
Total Housing Units	522 (87.2%)	77 (12.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Washington Heights

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	31 (100.0%)
High School Diploma	180 (83.7%)	35 (16.3%)
College/Associate Degree	261 (96.0%)	11 (4.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	81 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Washington Heights

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	31	5.2%
35 to 44 Years	160	26.7%
45 to 54 Years	173	28.9%
55 to 64 Years	103	17.2%
65 to 74 Years	103	17.2%
75 to 84 Years	29	4.8%
85 Years and Over	0	0.0%
Total	599	100.0%

Housing Finances in Washington Heights

Median Income by Occupancy in Washington Heights

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	522 (87.2%)	$80,357
Renter-Occupied	77 (12.9%)	$30,282
Average	599 (100.0%)	$67,188

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Washington Heights

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	58 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	18 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	16 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	66 (85.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999	27 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	140 (26.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	58 (11.1%)	11 (14.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999	36 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	169 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	522 (100.0%)	77 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Washington Heights

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	40 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	18 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999	26 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499	81 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999	87 (16.7%)	11 (14.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499	27 (5.2%)	66 (85.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999	175 (33.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	68 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	522 (100.0%)	77 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Washington Heights

Housing Structures in Washington Heights

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	425	71.0%
Single Unit, Attached	163	27.2%
2 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	11	1.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	0	0.0%
Total	599	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Washington Heights

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	359 (84.5%)	66 (15.5%)
Single Unit, Attached	163 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	522 (87.2%)	77 (12.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Washington Heights

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms	160 (30.6%)	77 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms	224 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms	138 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	522 (100.0%)	77 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Washington Heights

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	424 (81.2%)	46 (59.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	58 (11.1%)	31 (40.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	40 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	522 (100.0%)	77 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Washington Heights

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	66 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	200 (38.3%)	42 (54.5%)
2 Vehicles	152 (29.1%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles	104 (19.9%)	35 (45.5%)
Total	522 (100.0%)	77 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Washington Heights

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Washington Heights

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	122	400
Median Property Value	$322,600	$315,300
Median Household Income	-	-
Monthly Housing Costs	$812	$68
Real Estate Taxes	$3,258	$24

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Washington Heights

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	47 (38.5%)	181 (45.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999	62 (50.8%)	209 (52.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999	13 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	122 (100.0%)	400 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Washington Heights

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	34 (27.9%)	58 (14.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	31 (25.4%)	27 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	109 (27.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999	13 (10.7%)	58 (14.5%)
$150,000 or more	44 (36.1%)	23 (5.8%)
Total	122 (100.0%)	400 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Washington Heights

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	44 (36.1%)	81,071 (20,267.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x	13 (10.7%)	131 (32.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x	0 (0.0%)	60 (15.0%)
4.0x or more	65 (53.3%)	81 (20.3%)
Total	122 (100.0%)	400 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Washington Heights

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	122 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	122 (100.0%)	400 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Washington Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Washington Heights

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	115 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	315 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	217 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	40 (41.2%)	57 (58.8%)
35 to 44 Years	230 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	233 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	178 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	158 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	29 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,515 (96.4%)	57 (3.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Washington Heights

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	115 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	315 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	217 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Washington Heights

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	267 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	156 (73.2%)	57 (26.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999	318 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	80 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	694 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Washington Heights

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	66 (57.4%)	74 (64.3%)
6 to 18 Years	92 (29.2%)	223 (70.8%)
19 to 25 Years	100 (46.1%)	117 (53.9%)
25 to 34 Years	10 (10.3%)	40 (41.2%)
35 to 44 Years	58 (25.2%)	172 (74.8%)
45 to 54 Years	62 (26.6%)	198 (85.0%)
55 to 64 Years	19 (10.7%)	160 (89.9%)
65 to 74 Years	137 (86.7%)	123 (77.8%)
75 Years and over	29 (100.0%)	13 (44.8%)
Total	573 (36.4%)	1,120 (71.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Washington Heights

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	94 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	100 (43.1%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	63 (21.2%)	23 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years	35 (33.0%)	39 (75.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	16 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Washington Heights

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Washington Heights: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	27 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Washington Heights: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Washington Heights: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	94 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	100 (43.1%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years	35 (33.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Washington Heights: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	36 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	35 (33.0%)	39 (75.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Washington Heights: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	19 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	35 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Washington Heights

Computing Device Access in Washington Heights

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	382	63.8%
Smartphone	552	92.1%
Tablet	336	56.1%
No Computing Device	16	2.7%
Total	599	100.0%

Internet Access in Washington Heights

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	516	86.1%
Cellular Data Only	0	0.0%
Satellite Internet	18	3.0%
No Internet	52	8.7%
Total	599	100.0%

Washington Heights Summary

History

Washington Heights is a neighborhood in the northern part of Manhattan, New York City. It is bounded by 155th Street to the north, the Hudson River to the west, Harlem River to the east, and Dyckman Street to the south. The area has a long and rich history, beginning with its original inhabitants, the Lenape Native Americans. The Lenape were a peaceful people who lived in the area for centuries before the arrival of Europeans.

The first Europeans to settle in the area were the Dutch, who established a trading post in 1626. The Dutch named the area Nieuw Haarlem, after the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands. The area was later taken over by the British, who renamed it Washington Heights in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States.

The area was largely rural until the late 19th century, when it began to be developed as a residential neighborhood. The construction of the George Washington Bridge in 1931 further spurred development, and by the 1950s, Washington Heights had become a thriving middle-class neighborhood.

Geography

Washington Heights is located in the northern part of Manhattan, New York City. It is bounded by 155th Street to the north, the Hudson River to the west, Harlem River to the east, and Dyckman Street to the south. The area is hilly, with the highest point being Bennett Park, which is 265 feet above sea level.

The neighborhood is home to several parks, including Fort Washington Park, Highbridge Park, and Fort Tryon Park. The area is also home to several historic sites, such as the Morris-Jumel Mansion, the Dyckman House, and the Cloisters.

Economy

Washington Heights is a largely residential neighborhood, with a diverse economy. The area is home to a variety of businesses, including restaurants, bars, retail stores, and professional services. The area is also home to several medical centers, including Columbia University Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

The area is also home to several educational institutions, including Columbia University, Barnard College, and Yeshiva University. The area is also home to several cultural institutions, including the Hispanic Society of America and the United Palace Theater.

Demographics

Washington Heights is a diverse neighborhood, with a population of approximately 150,000 people. The area is home to a large Hispanic population, with approximately 70% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The area is also home to a large African American population, with approximately 20% of the population identifying as African American.

The area is also home to a large immigrant population, with approximately 40% of the population being foreign-born. The area is home to a variety of ethnicities, including Dominican, Puerto Rican, Mexican, and Central American.

Conclusion

Washington Heights is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood in the northern part of Manhattan, New York City. The area has a long and rich history, beginning with its original inhabitants, the Lenape Native Americans. The area has a diverse economy, with a variety of businesses, medical centers, educational institutions, and cultural institutions. The area is also home to a large and diverse population, with a majority of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Washington Heights?

Total Population of Washington Heights is 1,572.

What is the Total Male Population of Washington Heights?

Total Male Population of Washington Heights is 856.

What is the Total Female Population of Washington Heights?

Total Female Population of Washington Heights is 716.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Washington Heights?

There are 119.55 Males per 100 Females in Washington Heights.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Washington Heights?

There are 83.64 Females per 100 Males in Washington Heights.

What is the Median Population Age in Washington Heights?

Median Population Age in Washington Heights is 39.7 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Washington Heights

Average Family Size in Washington Heights is 3.1 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Washington Heights

Average Household Size in Washington Heights is 2.6 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Washington Heights?

Per Capita income in Washington Heights is $43,155.

What is the Median Household income in Washington Heights?

Median Household Income in Washington Heights is $67,188.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Washington Heights?

Income or Wage Gap in Washington Heights is 28.0%.

Women in Washington Heights earn 72.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Washington Heights?

Inequality or Gini Index in Washington Heights is 0.49.

How Large is the Labor Force in Washington Heights?

There are 761 People in the Labor Forcein in Washington Heights.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Washington Heights?

66.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Washington Heights.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Washington Heights?

Unemployment Rate in Washington Heights is 8.9%.