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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Potomac

Maryland · 23,044 residents · 6.521 sq mi
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North Potomac is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,173. Population has grown 25% since 1990. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $305,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 107% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,044
+25%since 1990
from 18,456 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,534 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 2,830 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+16%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$109,173
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,367 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,573
+50%since 1990
from $25,002 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$305,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $259,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,340
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
91.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 90.3% in 1990
8.4% rent
2.8
−21%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(14,536)
Black4.3%(800)
Hispanic / Latino4%(744)
Asian16.1%(2,970)
Diversity Score49.9%(9,219)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62%(14,276)
Black4.1%(951)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(908)
Asian27.6%(6,356)
Diversity Score64.2%(14,801)
64
+29%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

75.4%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 96.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
38.5%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
−18%since 1990
from 30.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Potomac, Maryland?

North Potomac, Maryland has about 23,044 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in North Potomac, Maryland?

The typical household in North Potomac, Maryland earns about $109,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Potomac, Maryland expensive?

In North Potomac, Maryland, the median home is worth about $305,400, and the typical rent is about $1,340 a month.

How educated are people in North Potomac, Maryland?

About 75.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Potomac, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Potomac, Maryland?

About 2.1% of people in North Potomac, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Potomac, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, North Potomac, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,588 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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