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Potomac Mills

Virginia · 5,614 residents · 4.25 sq mi
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Potomac Mills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,573. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $333,400. Households here earn about 38% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% 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
5,614
+12%vs 2011
vs 5,031 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,321 / sq mi
+12%vs 2011
vs 1,184 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
−4%vs 2011
vs 34.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K201020202024Potomac Mills
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,573
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $82,528 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,881
−9%vs 2011
vs $32,741 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.413 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$333,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $312,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,818
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,710 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−17.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.4% in 2011
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+4%vs 2011
vs 3.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(2,435)
Black16.6%(836)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(1,085)
Asian8.6%(434)
Other4.8%(241)
Diversity Score85.2%(4,288)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(2,080)
Black21.5%(1,208)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(1,524)
Asian10.2%(574)
Other5.2%(293)
Diversity Score92%(5,163)
Diversity Score
92
+8%vs 2011
vs 85 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
−8%vs 2011
vs 37.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% 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
7.8%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.1%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.2% in 2011
Female
49.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.8% in 2011
Foreign born
28.8%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potomac Mills, Virginia?

Potomac Mills, Virginia has about 5,614 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Potomac Mills, Virginia?

The typical household in Potomac Mills, Virginia earns about $84,573 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potomac Mills, Virginia expensive?

In Potomac Mills, Virginia, the median home is worth about $333,400, and the typical rent is about $1,818 a month.

How educated are people in Potomac Mills, Virginia?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Potomac Mills, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Potomac Mills, Virginia?

About 9.9% of people in Potomac Mills, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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