Census-designated place · Maryland
Fort Washington, Maryland
Fort Washington, census-designated place, in Prince George's County, Maryland. Fort Washington had 25,134 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,855). GEOID 2429525.
Residents, 2020-2024
25,134
±1,855 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 24,261
Median household income
$143,333
±$10,440 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$480,100
±$9,837 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$2,690
±$342 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Fort Washington and what county is it in?
Fort Washington is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Prince George's County, Maryland. It covers 13.8 square miles of land, 1,759 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fort Washington is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fort Washington, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Fort Washington's population at 25,134 (±1,855). The 2020 Census counted 24,261 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Fort Washington is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Fort Washington | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,134 ±1,855 | 959,754 | no clear change |
| Households | 8,540 ±482 | 347,744 | +562 |
| Average household size | 2.91 ±0.15 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,897 ±504 | 365,506 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fort Washington?
The median resident of Fort Washington is 45.9 years old; 19.0% are under 18 and 21.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 58.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.4%. 21.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fort Washington | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9 ±2.3 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.0% ±2.5 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.6% ±2.1 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 51.4% ±1.8 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.4% ±5.0 pts | 22.5% | +7.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 10.8% ±2.1 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 58.6% ±5.0 pts | 58.2% | −6.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.1% ±1.7 pts | 3.9% | −3.9 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±1.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.8% ±4.0 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.5% ±4.6 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.1% ±1.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 9.8% ±1.9 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.8% ±4.7 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9% ±2.5 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.0% ±3.0 pts | 36.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.0% ±2.0 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.2% ±2.7 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4% ±1.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fort Washington earn?
Half of Fort Washington's 8,540 households earn less than $143,333 a year (±$10,440), against $101,798 in Prince George's County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $145,160 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fort Washington | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $143,333 ±$10,440 | $101,798 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $167,454 ±$10,611 | $125,138 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,044 ±$4,467 | $46,366 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.3% ±1.9 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.3% ±5.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.4% ±2.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±1.2 pts | 97.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.2% ±1.5 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fort Washington?
Owners occupy 91.3% of Fort Washington's occupied homes and renters 8.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $480,100 by its owner (±$9,837). The median renter pays $2,690 a month including utilities, and 30.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fort Washington | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $480,100 ±$9,837 | $426,000 | +$38,896 |
| Median gross rent | $2,690 ±$342 | $1,799 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.1% ±11.7 pts | 43.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,848 ±$137 | $2,456 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.3% ±2.5 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.7% ±2.5 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 8,897 ±504 | 365,506 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1% ±7.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 96.3% ±1.1 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.5% ±2.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% ±1.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Fort Washington work and get to work?
65.9% of Fort Washington's workers drive alone and 19.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Fort Washington | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.8% ±2.9 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±2.1 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.9% ±3.5 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9% ±3.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.4% ±1.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.1% ±3.0 pts | 17.9% | +13.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.9 min ±2.0 | 35.2 min | −6.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fort Washington?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Fort Washington, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $111,083 (Tract 8013.13) to $175,909 (Tract 8014.10).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8013.12Prince George's County | 5,277 | $129,745 |
| Tract 8014.10Prince George's County | 3,845 | $175,909 |
| Tract 8013.08Prince George's County | 3,640 | $137,224 |
| Tract 8013.09Prince George's County | 3,663 | $161,847 |
| Tract 8013.07Prince George's County | 3,517 | $143,350 |
| Tract 8014.11Prince George's County | 2,869 | $135,250 |
| Tract 8013.13Prince George's County | 3,275 | $111,083 |
| Tract 8014.04Prince George's County | 6,168 | $106,509 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fort Washington) · Census block assignment files
How does Fort Washington compare with other places in Maryland?
Fort Washington ranks 82nd of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 56th | 326 |
| Residents per square mile | 197th | 326 |
| Median household income | 82nd | 322 |
| Per capita income | 108th | 326 |
| Median home value | 111th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 27th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 169th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 144th | 325 |
| Median age | 59th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 61st | 323 |
| Work from home | 138th | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 42nd | 325 |
Fort Washington's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fort Washington?
7 of the 57 figures for Fort Washington on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fort Washington are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.