Fort Washington, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Alexandria city County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
25,843
Population
1,874/sq mi density
$145,942
Median Income
$57,383 per capita
$464,300
Home Value
$448,668 Zillow
$2,724
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$145,942 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$464,300 home value, $2,724/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
25,843
Census 2023
Population Density
1,874
per square mile
Land Area
16.6
square miles (42.9 km²)
Median Age
45.0 yrs
16% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 60.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 18.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
12.6%
Black
60.1%
Hispanic
18.9%
Asian
6.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 73.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 25.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
73.9%
Spanish
25.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
21.6%
Veterans
13.0%
117% above US avg (6%)
Disability
8.3%
36% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.5%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.5%
22% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.459
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 25,843 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,874 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 16.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.7% |
| Female | 49.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
Language
| English Only | 73.9% |
| Spanish | 25.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 21.6% |
| Veterans | 13.0% |
| Disability | 8.3% |
| Health Insurance | 89.5% |
| Uninsured | 10.5% |
| Broadband Access | 96.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.459 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |