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North Potomac

Maryland · 23,790 residents · 6.521 sq mi
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North Potomac is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $166,383. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $670,600. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 91% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,790
+3%since 2000
from 23,044 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,648 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+24%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K22K24K26K1990201020202024North Potomac
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$166,383
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,173 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,812
+72%since 2000
from $37,573 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$670,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,160
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+44%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62%(14,276)
Black4.1%(951)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(908)
Asian27.6%(6,356)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(14,801)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(10,515)
Black7.3%(1,729)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(1,442)
Asian37.7%(8,958)
Other4.8%(1,133)
Diversity Score81.4%(19,367)
Diversity Score
81
+27%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
75.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
39.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Potomac, Maryland?

North Potomac, Maryland has about 23,790 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Potomac, Maryland earns about $166,383 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 $670,600, and the typical rent is about $2,160 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 3.2% 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 5,334 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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