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Potomac

Maryland · 47,018 residents · 25.165 sq mi
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Potomac is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $189,729. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $905,800. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 118% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,018
+5%since 2000
from 44,822 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,868 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,781 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+8%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
45K45K46K47K47K1990201020202024Potomac
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$189,729
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,936 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,621
+37%since 2000
from $64,875 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$905,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,024
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,179 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
15.2% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+40%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59%(27,718)
Black5.8%(2,733)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(3,580)
Asian22.2%(10,447)
Other3.8%(1,785)
Diversity Score72.4%(34,033)
Diversity Score
72
+51%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
52.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
74.2%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
28.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potomac, Maryland?

Potomac, Maryland has about 47,018 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Potomac, Maryland?

The typical household in Potomac, Maryland earns about $189,729 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 $905,800, and the typical rent is about $2,024 a month.

How educated are people in Potomac, Maryland?

About 82.2% 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 3.8% of people in Potomac, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Potomac, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Potomac, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,384 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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