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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Washington

Maryland · 23,845 residents · 13.794 sq mi
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Fort Washington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,177. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $171,400. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 54% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,845
−1%since 1990
from 24,091 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,729 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,746 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+11%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K24K25K25K26K1990201020202024Fort Washington
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$81,177
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,378 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,871
+38%since 1990
from $22,290 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$171,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $151,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$764
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $681 in 1990
US average: $602
87.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 87.5% in 1990
12.1% rent
2.1
−13%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(8,707)
Black51.8%(12,484)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(442)
Asian10.8%(2,607)
Diversity Score75.4%(18,169)
2000
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(4,254)
Black66.8%(15,925)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(548)
Asian10.3%(2,452)
Diversity Score60.3%(14,383)
60
−20%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 34.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 90.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.7 min
+4%since 1990
from 31.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 23,845 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Washington, Maryland earns about $81,177 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 $171,400, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Washington, Maryland?

About 36.2% 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 3.7% of people in Fort Washington, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Washington, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Washington, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 246 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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