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Potomac Mills

Virginia · 6,332 residents · 4.25 sq mi
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Potomac Mills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,615. Population has declined 5% since 2019. Median home value is $400,900. Households here earn about 57% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% 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
6,332
−5%since 2019
from 6,664 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,490 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 1,568 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
−2%since 2019
from 36.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K201020202024Potomac Mills
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,615
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $112,703 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,142
+5%since 2019
from $34,324 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 64.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$400,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $342,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,783
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,801 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 78.7% in 2019
32.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+10%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(2,311)
Black23.3%(1,552)
Hispanic / Latino28.9%(1,924)
Asian8.9%(590)
Other4.3%(287)
Diversity Score91.6%(6,101)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(1,804)
Black18.9%(1,194)
Hispanic / Latino33.9%(2,146)
Asian12.3%(781)
Other3%(189)
Diversity Score91.8%(5,812)
Diversity Score
92
Unchangedsince 2019
from 92 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 35.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 80.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+1%since 2019
from 33.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 72.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 73.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2019
from 38.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
Female
48.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
Foreign born
20.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 28.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 18.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potomac Mills, Virginia?

Potomac Mills, Virginia has about 6,332 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Potomac Mills, Virginia earns about $119,615 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 $400,900, and the typical rent is about $1,783 a month.

How educated are people in Potomac Mills, Virginia?

About 38.2% 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 9.1% of people in Potomac Mills, Virginia 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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