Fort Washington, Maryland
Fort Washington: Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
About
Fort Washington is a city located in the county of Prince George's in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,717 and a population density of 553 people per km². After 8 years in 2018 city had an estimated population of 24,183 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fort Washington
| Population : | 24,183 (2018) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Prince George's County |
| Postal code : | 20749, 20744 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 240, 301 |
| Area : | 42.92 km2 |
| Named for : | Fort Washington Park |
| Altitude : | 105 feet / 32 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:17:31 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 563 Pop. per km² as of 2018 |
| Population growth : | 1.93% (2010-2018) |
Geography
Fort Washington is located at 38°42'26"N 77°1'23"W (38.7073400, -77.0230300).
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Demographics
The population of Fort Washington increased by 1.93% in 8 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 23,717 | - | 2010 United States Census |
| 2018 | 24,183 | 1.93% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Fort Washington
1 Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge
Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge, Fort Washington, MD 20744, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Fort Foote Park
8915 Fort Foote Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Old Fort Hills Park
Old Fort Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Welcome To Maryland Sign
I-495, North, Fort Washington, MD 20744, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Henson Creek Stream Valley Park
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Where ot Eat in Fort Washington
1 Subway
932 Swan Creek Rd E, Fort Washington, MD 20744, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 bp
7101 Allentown Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Fort Washington
1 Club Wyndham National Harbor
250 Mariner Passage, Fort Washington, MD 20745, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Fort Washington (16)
People born in Fort Washington, including cartoonist Jeff Kinney, athletics competitor Mechelle Lewis, professional basketball player Jarrett Jack, .
List
- Joe Haden (American football player, defensive back, cornerback) he was born in 14/04/1989
- George O. Gore II (American actor) he was born in 15/12/1982
- Lamar Butler (American basketball player) he was born in 21/12/1983
- Byron Westbrook (American football player) he was born in 26/12/1985
- Calvin Tiggle (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 10/11/1968
- Charles E. Hart (United States General) he was born in 17/06/1900
- Charles H. Mason (American politician (1830-1859)) he was born in 01/01/1830
- Lamaar Thomas (American football player) he was born in 23/04/1990
- Tim Miller (American film director) he was born in 10/10/1964
- Cavell Johnson (basketball player (1985-)) he was born in 28/03/1985
- Jermaine Carter Jr. (NFL linebacker) he was born in 14/01/1995
- Ronald Fuentes (American soccer player) he was born in 01/03/2002
- Sherrod Baltimore (Canadian football defensive back) he was born in 05/10/1992
Schools in Fort Washington
College & universities near Fort Washington, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486424 | Saint Michael College of Allied Health | Alexandria (VA) | 22309-2348 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fort Washington, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| LOR | Lorton station | 8006 Lorton Road | RAIL |
| WDB | Woodbridge station | 1040 Express Way | RAIL |
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
| BCV | Burke Centre | 10399 Premier Court | RAIL |
Post offices near Fort Washington
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Post Office | Fort Washington (MD) | 20744 |
Other cities in Prince George's County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Prince George's County , MD. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bowie | 58,212 | The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland. |
| Chillum | 33,513 | Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| College Park | 32,173 | Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland |
| South Laurel | 26,112 | Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States |
| Laurel | 25,548 | City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Greenbelt | 23,229 | City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Camp Springs | 19,096 | Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States |
| Langley Park | 18,755 | Census designated place in Maryland, United States |
| Hyattsville | 18,217 | City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States |
| Calverton | 17,724 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Beltsville | 16,772 | Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Hillcrest Heights | 16,469 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America |
| East Riverdale | 15,509 | Area in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Adelphi | 15,086 | Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Glenn Dale | 13,466 | Census designated place in Maryland, United States |
| New Carrollton | 12,909 | City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Washington distances to largest Maryland cities
