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Potomac Park

Maryland · 821 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 $44,545. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $110,400. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
821
Unchangedsince 2019
from 818 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,127 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2,119 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+20%since 2019
from 37.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5951K2K2K3K201020202024Potomac Park
2024978
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,545
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,625 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,606
−4%since 2019
from $29,810 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 22.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $101,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $728 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 83.1% in 2019
16.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+14%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(757)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(31)
Diversity Score17.6%(144)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(739)
Black1.9%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.1%(17)
Diversity Score17.4%(142)
Diversity Score
17
−2%since 2019
from 18 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 98.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+6%since 2019
from 19.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 93.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 69.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 33.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
Female
46.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potomac Park, Maryland?

Potomac Park, Maryland has about 821 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Potomac Park, Maryland earns about $44,545 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 $110,400, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Potomac Park, Maryland?

About 16.9% 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 10.4% of people in Potomac Park, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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