Fort Washington is a CDP located in Prince George's County Maryland. Fort Washington has a 2024 population of 26,176. Fort Washington is currently growing at a rate of 0.67% annually and its population has increased by 6.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,468 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Washington is $164,300 with a poverty rate of 5.21%. The median age in Fort Washington is 44.1 years: 43.9 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Washington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15,852 | 61.38% |
| White | 3,555 | 13.77% |
| Other race | 2,953 | 11.43% |
| Asian | 1,962 | 7.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,478 | 5.72% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,569 | 2.99 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Married | 4,867 | 3.29 | 95 | 5 |
| Non Family | 1,757 | 1.42 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Female | 1,130 | 3.65 | 83 | 17 |
| Male | 815 | 3.66 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
91.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 449 | 2.35% |
| Associates Degree | 1,650 | 8.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,871 | 25.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,337 | 17.45% |
| High School Graduate | 4,113 | 21.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 889 | 4.65% |
| Some College | 3,812 | 19.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,972 | 11,558 | 4,868 |
| Hispanic | 2,652 | 1,900 | 704 |
| White | 2,309 | 2,261 | 1,483 |
| Other Race | 1,731 | 1,008 | 321 |
| Asian | 1,662 | 1,591 | 986 |
| 2+ Races | 973 | 899 | 351 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 64.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,821 | $89,911 | $71,420 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,977 | $118,295 | $97,130 |
| High School Graduate | $52,530 | $53,802 | $52,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,066 | $51,209 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,886 | $67,760 | $69,749 |
| Some College | $58,182 | $61,705 | $57,134 |
$68,886
Average Earnings
$67,760
Average Male
$69,749
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.23% of Fort Washington residents speak only English, while 25.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,653 | 695 | 4.44% |
| White | 2,878 | 370 | 12.86% |
| Hispanic | 4,288 | 227 | 5.29% |
| Other | 2,931 | 225 | 7.68% |
| Asian | 1,960 | 25 | 1.28% |
| Multiple | 1,452 | 15 | 1.03% |
5.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.3%
Male Poverty Rate
7.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Washington is White, with 12.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Washington is Multiple, with 1.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.34% |
| Some College | 5.8% |
| High School | 4.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.24% |
| Female Employed | 1.97% |
| Male Employed | 0.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $156,806 | $175,399 |
| Households | $143,623 | $164,300 |
| Married Families | $168,272 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $88,839 | $103,790 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,751
Number of Veterans
2,336
Male Veterans
415
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,006 |
| First Gulf War | 816 |
| Second Gulf War | 701 |
| Korea | 158 |
| World War II | 39 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 839 |
| 75+ | 609 |
| 35 to 54 | 597 |
| 55 to 64 | 586 |
| 18 to 34 | 120 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,935 | 15.16% |
| White | 489 | 17.63% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 5.93% |
| Asian | 170 | 9.73% |
| 2+ Races | 122 | 11.31% |
| Other Race | 30 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 5 | 26.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.9%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
14.82%
Born in Fort Washington
78.35%
Native Born
21.65%
Foreign Born
8.86%
Non Citizen
12.79%
Naturalized
78.35% of Fort Washington residents were born in the United States, with 14.82% having been born in Maryland. 8.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,176 | 175 | 0.67% |
| 2023 | 26,001 | 176 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 25,825 | -15 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 25,840 | 1,372 | 5.61% |
| 2020 | 24,468 | 231 | 0.95% |
| 2019 | 24,237 | 54 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 24,183 | 39 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 24,144 | 249 | 1.04% |
| 2016 | 23,895 | 284 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 23,611 | -451 | -1.87% |
| 2014 | 24,062 | -385 | -1.57% |
| 2013 | 24,447 | -394 | -1.59% |
| 2012 | 24,841 | -221 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 25,062 | 1,345 | 5.67% |
| 2010 | 23,717 | 0 | 0% |