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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Fort Washington, Maryland (zip code 20744) is characterized as a "Black Majority" community, with African Americans comprising 67% of the population in 2022. The area has experienced subtle demographic shifts over the past decade while maintaining its status as an affluent suburb, with a median household income of $118,572 in 2022, significantly above the national average.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Fort Washington has consistently maintained its status as a "Black Majority" community. However, there's a gradual decline in the Black population percentage, from 76% in 2013 to 67% in 2022. The Hispanic community has shown steady growth, rising from 7% in 2013 to 15% in 2022. This trend suggests a slow transition towards a more diverse community. The Asian population has remained relatively constant, hovering around 5-6% throughout the decade.
The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races has slightly increased from 2% to 3%, indicating a gradual shift towards more complex racial identities. The median household income has shown a consistent upward trend, increasing from $100,227 in 2013 to $118,572 in 2022, representing an 18.3% growth over the decade. The population has grown from 53,381 in 2013 to 58,148 in 2022, a 9% increase, indicating the area's continued attractiveness as a residential suburb.
The increasing median income correlates with the slight diversification of the community, particularly the growth in the Hispanic population. This suggests that the area is attracting affluent minorities, maintaining its status as an upper-middle-class suburb while slowly becoming more diverse.
Fort Washington's demographic and economic trends align with broader national patterns of suburban diversification and the growth of affluent minority communities. The area's persistent "Black Majority" status, coupled with its high median income, positions it as an example of a thriving African American suburban enclave.
The gradual increase in diversity, particularly the growth of the Hispanic population, mirrors trends seen in many American suburbs. However, the rate of change is slower compared to national averages, suggesting a more stable demographic environment. The area's economic prosperity, as evidenced by the rising median income, outpaces national income growth rates. This indicates that Fort Washington remains an attractive location for upper-middle-class families, particularly within the African American community.
While Fort Washington is showing signs of a "Transitional Community" with its slowly increasing diversity, it remains firmly rooted as a "Black Majority" area. The community's economic strength and gradual diversification suggest a future trend towards "Moderate Diversity" while maintaining its status as an affluent suburb. These changes reflect broader national trends of suburban diversification and the growth of prosperous minority communities, albeit at a more measured pace.