Washington Heights, NY is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood located in Upper Manhattan. With a population of 2,041, the area has a population density of 1,685 people per square mile. This is higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses include restaurants such as El Malecon Restaurant and Empanada Café Bakery. There are also many outdoor activities to enjoy year-round including Highbridge Park and Fort Washington Park. Other organizations in the area include Washington Heights & Inwood Development Corporation (WHIDC) and The Carter Burden Center for the Aging. Sports fans can watch local baseball teams like the NYCBL’s Washington Heights Chiefs or catch one of the many high school basketball games throughout the year at Gaetan Ferrer Field House.
The population in Washington Heights is 2,041. There are 1,372 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Washington Heights is 39.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Washington Heights is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Washington Heights
- 49.8% are married
- 14.4% are divorced
- 18.6% are married with children
- 21.1% have children, but are single
Race in Washington Heights
- 28.1% are White
- 15.7% are Black
- 6.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 2.9% claim Other
- 40.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander