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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Potomac

Maryland · 45,634 residents · 25.165 sq mi
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Potomac is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,371. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $421,800. With a median age of 40.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 152% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

45,634
+2%vs 2000
vs 44,822 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,813 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,781 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.1
−8%vs 2000
vs 43.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
45K45K46K47K47K1990201020202024Potomac
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$99,371
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $128,936 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$44,829
−31%vs 2000
vs $64,875 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$421,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $439,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,179 in 2000
US average: $450
89.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.8% in 2000
10.7% rent
4.2
+25%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(33,724)
Black3.8%(1,713)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(2,411)
Asian13.3%(5,967)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.1%(21,541)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(38,602)
Black3.7%(1,672)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(2,386)
Asian11.1%(5,063)
Other0.7%(297)
Diversity Score42.4%(19,335)
42
−12%vs 2000
vs 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

70.2%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
38.5%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.1 min
+42%vs 2000
vs 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potomac, Maryland?

Potomac, Maryland has about 45,634 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Potomac, Maryland?

The typical household in Potomac, Maryland earns about $99,371 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potomac, Maryland expensive?

In Potomac, Maryland, the median home is worth about $421,800, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Potomac, Maryland?

About 70.2% of adults age 25 and over in Potomac, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Potomac, Maryland?

About 2.7% of people in Potomac, 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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