Fort Washington, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Fort Washington, Pennsylvania Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania had a total population of 6,271, the 199th largest community in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $166,321, which is 113% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 3.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 113% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Pennsylvania.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 3.5% — among the lowest in Pennsylvania.
60.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Pennsylvania.

Fort Washington Quick Facts

Population 6,271

Median Household Income $166,321

Median Home Value $575,600

Poverty Rate 3.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.0%

Median Age 45.9 years

Homeownership Rate 80.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.9%

High School Graduation Rate 97.6%

Diversity Index 35/100

Population 6,271 199th of 1,991

Median Income $166,321 top 10%

Poverty Rate 3.5% 72% lower than national

Median Home Value $575,600 top 10%

How Fort Washington Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	6,105	6,271	+2.7%
Median household income	$159,302	$166,321	+4.4%
Median home value	$561,000	$575,600	+2.6%

How Fort Washington Compares

Median Household Income

Fort Washington

$166,321

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fort Washington

$575,600

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.0%

$25K-$50K 6.0%

$50K-$100K 20.6%

$100K+ 67.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

0.5%

$15K-$20K

1.6%

$20K-$25K

0.5%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

1.1%

$35K-$40K

0.7%

$40K-$45K

2.4%

$45K-$50K

1.9%

$50K-$60K

2.3%

$60K-$75K

4.2%

$75K-$100K

14.1%

$100K-$125K

6.6%

$125K-$150K

5.5%

$150K-$200K

13.4%

$200K+

42.0%

Employment

3.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

67.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.6%

Renter 19.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,996/mo 14.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.6%

18-34

16.2%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

29.6%

75+

10.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Fort Washington Rankings in Pennsylvania

#199 Population of 1,991

#34 Median Income of 1,854

#94 Education of 1,987

#31 Home Value of 1,871

Explore Pennsylvania Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Montgomery County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Norristown	35,893	$66,701	18.5%	$213,900
King of Prussia	25,857	$117,912	4.5%	$436,200
Pottstown	23,476	$60,828	17.5%	$195,400
Lansdale	19,011	$88,229	11.3%	$343,800
Horsham	16,005	$94,987	4.9%	$388,500
Willow Grove	14,131	$98,064	5.7%	$357,300
Ardmore	13,909	$119,111	4.8%	$453,100
Montgomeryville	13,388	$131,345	4.1%	$471,000
Roslyn	10,639	$99,318	10.2%	$328,800
Bala Cynwyd	10,227	$150,000	11.4%	$640,400

Cities Similar to Fort Washington

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Newtown Grant	6,193	$168,750	$583,600	65.1%	4.8%
Blue Bell	6,424	$171,818	$614,000	75.0%	3.4%
Penn Wynne	6,070	$150,298	$555,500	72.9%	5.2%
Swarthmore	6,550	$152,361	$633,800	81.5%	1.8%
Maple Glen	6,643	$181,103	$570,900	66.0%	0.9%

Population Overview

Fort Washington is a small city located in Pennsylvania, within Montgomery County. The total population is 6,271. It ranks as the 199th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fort Washington is 45.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 10.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fort Washington is $166,321. This is 113% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 106% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.5%. This is 70% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $575,600. Housing costs are 126% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fort Washington is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.7% of the population. Asian residents account for 6.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.8% vs 3.8%).

Education

60.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Fort Washington in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 73% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.6%. Notably, 30.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fort Washington, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania?

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania has a population of 6,271 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

The median household income in Fort Washington is $166,321, which is 106% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Washington, PA?

The poverty rate in Fort Washington is 3.5%. This means approximately 216 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania?

Fort Washington's population is 79.7% White, 6.7% Black, 3.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 6.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Fort Washington, PA?

The median home value in Fort Washington is $575,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

How educated is Fort Washington, Pennsylvania?

60.9% of adults (25+) in Fort Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 30.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.