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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Washington

Pennsylvania · 3,680 residents · 3.254 sq mi
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Fort Washington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,469. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $279,700. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 158% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% 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

3,680
−1%since 1990
from 3,699 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,131 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,137 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
+14%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Fort Washington
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$103,469
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,957 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$43,090
+50%since 1990
from $28,730 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$279,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $248,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$898
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $632 in 1990
US average: $602
95.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 94.3% in 1990
4.9% rent
2.7
−15%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,419)
Black2.5%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(18)
Asian4.6%(169)
Diversity Score18.9%(699)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(3,336)
Black3%(111)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(26)
Asian5%(185)
Diversity Score20.6%(758)
21
+9%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

61.5%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 51.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 92.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
27.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−7%since 1990
from 22.8 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, Pennsylvania?

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania has about 3,680 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania earns about $103,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Washington, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $279,700, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania?

About 61.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania?

About 3.4% of people in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Washington, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 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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