Fort Washington, PA Demographics

A map of Fort Washington's Population by Race

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania had a population of 5,910 in 2020. It was 81.4% White, 4.6% Black, 6.7% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fort Washington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Fort Washington is the 217th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Fort Washington's White Population

4,810 residents of Fort Washington identify as White, or 81.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Fort Washington slightly larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Fort Washington is ranked #1532 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fort Washington is more White than neighboring Oreland (75.2% White), Ambler (65.8% White), and Wyndmoor (70.2% White). Fort Washington is less White than neighboring Maple Glen (83.3% White), and Flourtown (84.5% White).

Fort Washington's Black Population

270 residents of Fort Washington identify as Black, or 4.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fort Washington slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Fort Washington is ranked #315 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fort Washington is more Black than neighboring Maple Glen (2.5% Black). Fort Washington is less Black than neighboring Oreland (12.8% Black), Ambler (12.7% Black), Flourtown (6.3% Black), and Wyndmoor (16.9% Black).

Fort Washington's Asian Population

397 residents of Fort Washington identify as Asian, or 6.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fort Washington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Fort Washington is ranked #72 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fort Washington is more Asian than neighboring Oreland (3.2% Asian), Ambler (4.1% Asian), Flourtown (2.3% Asian), and Wyndmoor (3.9% Asian). Fort Washington is less Asian than neighboring Maple Glen (8.6% Asian).

Fort Washington's Hispanic Population

173 residents of Fort Washington identify as Hispanic, or 2.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fort Washington slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Fort Washington is ranked #763 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fort Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring Maple Glen (2.3% Hispanic). Fort Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring Oreland (4.7% Hispanic), Ambler (12.5% Hispanic), Flourtown (3.4% Hispanic), and Wyndmoor (4.1% Hispanic).

Fort Washington's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Fort Washington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fort Washington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Fort Washington is ranked #459 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fort Washington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oreland (0.5% Native American/Other), Ambler (0.5% Native American/Other), Maple Glen (0.4% Native American/Other), and Flourtown (0.2% Native American/Other).

Fort Washington's Multiracial Population

224 residents of Fort Washington identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fort Washington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Fort Washington is ranked #669 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fort Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring Oreland (3.6% Multiracial), Maple Glen (2.9% Multiracial), and Flourtown (3.3% Multiracial). Fort Washington is less Multiracial than neighboring Ambler (4.5% Multiracial), and Wyndmoor (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.