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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Potomac

Maryland · 44,822 residents · 25.165 sq mi
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Potomac is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,936. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $439,200. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 144% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

44,822
−2%since 1990
from 45,634 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,781 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,813 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.8
+9%since 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
45K45K46K47K47K1990201020202024Potomac
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$128,936
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $99,371 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$64,875
+45%since 1990
from $44,829 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$439,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $421,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,179
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
88.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 89.3% in 1990
11.2% rent
3.4
−20%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(38,602)
Black3.7%(1,672)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(2,386)
Asian11.1%(5,063)
Diversity Score42.4%(19,335)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(33,724)
Black3.8%(1,713)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(2,411)
Asian13.3%(5,967)
Diversity Score48.1%(21,541)
48
+13%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

76.4%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 96.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
44.2%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 38.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
−30%since 1990
from 30.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 44,822 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Potomac, Maryland?

The typical household in Potomac, Maryland earns about $128,936 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 $439,200, and the typical rent is about $1,179 a month.

How educated are people in Potomac, Maryland?

About 76.4% 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 3.3% of people in Potomac, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Potomac, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Potomac, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 812 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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