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Potomac Park

Maryland · 2,530 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 $36,705. Population has grown 33% since 2011. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,900. Households here earn about 48% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,530
+33%vs 2011
vs 1,899 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
6,554 / sq mi
+33%vs 2011
vs 4,920 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
−8%vs 2011
vs 42.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,705
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $40,438 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$5,981
−45%vs 2011
vs $10,890 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.330 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $103,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−37.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.6% in 2011
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+10%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(1,100)
Black35.7%(678)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(24)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other4.9%(93)
Diversity Score66.8%(1,269)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(1,274)
Black48.1%(1,218)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other4.4%(112)
Diversity Score68.5%(1,732)
Diversity Score
68
+2%vs 2011
vs 67 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 29.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
80.7%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.0% in 2011
Female
19.3%
−7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.0% in 2011
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potomac Park, Maryland?

Potomac Park, Maryland has about 2,530 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Potomac Park, Maryland earns about $36,705 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 $103,900.

How educated are people in Potomac Park, Maryland?

About 5.5% 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 12.8% of people in Potomac Park, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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