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Fort Washington

Maryland · 25,134 residents · 13.794 sq mi
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#303Highest median rentof 6,764$2,690
The short version

Fort Washington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $480,100. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,134
+5%since 2000
from 23,845 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,822 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
+13%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K25K26K1990201020202024Fort Washington
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,333
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,177 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,044
+88%since 2000
from $30,871 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
+13%since 2010
from 0.315 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$480,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,690
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $764 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+59%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(4,254)
Black66.8%(15,925)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(548)
Asian10.3%(2,452)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.3%(14,383)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.8%(2,724)
Black58.6%(14,716)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(4,874)
Asian7.1%(1,776)
Other4.2%(1,044)
Diversity Score75.1%(18,886)
Diversity Score
75
+25%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 32.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
21.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2017
from 87.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 80.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2016
from 7.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Washington, Maryland?

Fort Washington, Maryland has about 25,134 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Washington, Maryland?

The typical household in Fort Washington, Maryland earns about $143,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Washington, Maryland expensive?

In Fort Washington, Maryland, the median home is worth about $480,100, and the typical rent is about $2,690 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Washington, Maryland?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Washington, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Washington, Maryland?

About 5.3% of people in Fort Washington, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Washington, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Washington, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,043 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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