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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fort Washington

Maryland · 24,091 residents · 13.794 sq mi
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Fort Washington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,378. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $151,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

24,091
+1%vs 2000
vs 23,845 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,746 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 1,729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.5
−10%vs 2000
vs 40.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$62,378
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,177 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,290
−28%vs 2000
vs $30,871 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$151,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $171,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$681
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $764 in 2000
US average: $450
87.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.9% in 2000
12.5% rent
2.4
+15%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(8,707)
Black51.8%(12,484)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(442)
Asian10.8%(2,607)
Other1.2%(293)
Diversity Score75.4%(18,169)
75
+25%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
14.4%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.6 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 32.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fort Washington, Maryland?

Fort Washington, Maryland has about 24,091 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Washington, Maryland earns about $62,378 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 $151,500, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Washington, Maryland?

About 34.9% 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 1.3% of people in Fort Washington, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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