Population 7,132 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fort Washington
Household size in Fort Washington
| Period | Fort Washington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Fort Washington average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Philadelphia area, where it has 2.57 people. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fort Washington
| Period | Fort Washington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.5 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Fort Washington skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fort Washington
| Period | Fort Washington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Fort Washington (9.5%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fort Washington
Renters in Fort Washington
| Period | Fort Washington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fort Washington is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (37.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.2 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fort Washington
| Period | Fort Washington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.9% of homes in Fort Washington are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.0 points, as it has nationally. Only 35 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fort Washington
| Period | Fort Washington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Fort Washington is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fort Washington
| Period | Fort Washington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,083 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,310 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,604 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,844 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$761 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fort Washington costs $1,844 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $761 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fort Washington
Bachelor's degrees in Fort Washington
| Period | Fort Washington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.1% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.8% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.6% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.0% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fort Washington is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 46 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fort Washington
| Period | Fort Washington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Fort Washington: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 2.1 points, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fort Washington
| Period | Fort Washington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Fort Washington has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fort Washington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington | 2.69 | 45.9 | 9.5% | 15.5% | 2.9% | 1966 | $1,844 | 62.0% | 95.2% | 2.9% |
| Oreland | 2.57 | 41.6 | 6.6% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 1953 | $1,349 | 58.6% | 98.1% | 5.0% |
| Flourtown | 2.43 | 48.3 | 6.3% | 25.6% | 3.6% | 1967 | $1,562 | 61.6% | 96.1% | 5.3% |
| Dresher | 2.73 | 45.3 | 2.1% | 24.5% | 4.0% | 1981 | $2,983 | 68.0% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
| Ambler | 2.61 | 43.9 | 6.5% | 26.5% | 6.6% | 1973 | $2,207 | 69.2% | 97.8% | 2.7% |
| Glenside | 2.67 | 40.7 | 7.4% | 15.2% | 4.3% | 1950 | $1,359 | 59.1% | 96.9% | 3.9% |
| Lafayette Hill | 2.52 | 46.4 | 5.0% | 18.5% | 5.8% | 1974 | $2,561 | 65.4% | 97.8% | 6.1% |
| Blue Bell | 2.58 | 44.1 | 6.8% | 22.6% | 4.2% | 1982 | $2,352 | 73.1% | 98.2% | 4.6% |
| Gwynedd Valley | 2.83 | 46.4 | 0.7% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 1982 | $2,230 | 84.3% | 99.9% | 5.2% |
| Abington | 2.75 | 40.8 | 6.8% | 17.6% | 6.6% | 1957 | $1,487 | 48.8% | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| Plymouth Meeting | 2.49 | 42.4 | 8.7% | 28.9% | 2.3% | 1968 | $1,731 | 54.2% | 94.7% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fort Washington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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