Washington Crossing

Census-designated place in Mercer County, New Jersey

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Washington Crossing is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mercer County, New Jersey, with 371 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 141 ft (43 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Titusville, 1.2 miles NW.

About Washington Crossing

Washington Crossing is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hopewell Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, in the United States. The CDP and surrounding Hopewell Township lie on the eastern flank of the Washington Crossing Bridge spanning the Delaware River. Washington Crossing State Park is located adjacent to the community in New Jersey, while across the river lies Washington Crossing Historic Park in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 371.

The community was the eastern landing point following George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on the night of December 25–26, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War. The Delaware and Raritan feeder canal runs along the river through the community.

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Median household income
$186,458
Median home value
$427,800
Median age
37.6
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Washington Crossing, NJ population

Washington Crossing had 371 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census371
Density1,476 per sq mi (570 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Washington Crossing at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyMercer County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population371 (2020)
Land area0.25 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²)
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates40.2962° N, 74.8603° W
ZIP code18977
Census code (GEOID)3477330

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Washington Crossing

What county is Washington Crossing in?

Washington Crossing is in Mercer County, New Jersey.

What is the population of Washington Crossing, NJ?

371 people lived in Washington Crossing at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Washington Crossing, NJ?

The ZIP code of Washington Crossing is 18977.

What is the elevation of Washington Crossing?

141 feet (43 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Washington Crossing?

Titusville (1.2 mi), Upper Makefield (3.8 mi), Ewing (4.0 mi), Yardley (4.0 mi), Pennington (4.3 mi).

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