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Fort Washington

Pennsylvania · 5,910 residents · 3.254 sq mi
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Fort Washington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,139. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $454,200. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 92% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,910
+61%since 2000
from 3,680 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,816 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 1,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+8%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Fort Washington
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,139
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,710
+43%since 2000
from $43,090 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$454,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,120
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $898 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+38%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(3,336)
Black3%(111)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(26)
Asian5%(185)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.6%(758)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(4,810)
Black4.6%(270)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(173)
Asian6.7%(397)
Other2.5%(150)
Diversity Score38%(2,245)
Diversity Score
38
+84%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.6%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania?

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania has about 5,910 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania earns about $122,139 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 $454,200, and the typical rent is about $2,120 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania?

About 60.6% 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 2.9% of people in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Washington, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,211 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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