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Potomac Park

Maryland · 978 residents · 0.386 sq mi
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Potomac Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,221. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $139,400. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

978
Unchangedsince 2023
from 974 in 2023
2010 – 2024
2,534 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2,523 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
44.7
−5%since 2023
from 47.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
5951K2K2K3K201020202024Potomac Park
2024978
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,221
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,330 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$30,064
−7%since 2023
from $32,394 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
17.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.388
−3%since 2023
from 0.398 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$139,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $122,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$963
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $943 in 2023
US average: $1,442
90.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
9.2% rent
9.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
20.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
54.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.6
+5%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(874)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.4%(23)
Other7%(68)
Diversity Score23.7%(230)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(908)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.5%(24)
Other4.5%(44)
Diversity Score16.9%(166)
17
−28%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+16%since 2023
from 18.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
85.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
11.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
52.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
5.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
28.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
47.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
14.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
27.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
82.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 79.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
99.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Potomac Park, Maryland?

Potomac Park, Maryland has about 978 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Potomac Park, Maryland earns about $53,221 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potomac Park, Maryland expensive?

In Potomac Park, Maryland, the median home is worth about $139,400, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Potomac Park, Maryland?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Potomac Park, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Potomac Park, Maryland?

About 17.3% of people in Potomac Park, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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