Potomac is a CDP located in Montgomery County Maryland. Potomac has a 2024 population of 46,755. Potomac is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 1.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 46,256 in 2020.
The average household income in Potomac is $304,509 with a poverty rate of 3.69%. The median age in Potomac is 47 years: 45.6 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Potomac was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,423 | 61.48% |
| Asian | 9,570 | 20.7% |
| Two or more races | 4,546 | 9.83% |
| Black or African American | 2,547 | 5.51% |
| Other race | 1,112 | 2.41% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.02% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,280 | 2.82 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Married | 11,470 | 3.29 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Non Family | 3,441 | 1.15 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Female | 1,053 | 3.02 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Male | 316 | 2.97 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
85.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 423 | 1.32% |
| Associates Degree | 819 | 2.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,418 | 29.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 17,658 | 55.13% |
| High School Graduate | 1,293 | 4.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 522 | 1.63% |
| Some College | 1,899 | 5.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,273 | 19,024 | 16,932 |
| Asian | 6,991 | 6,706 | 5,959 |
| Hispanic | 2,838 | 2,579 | 2,135 |
| 2+ Races | 2,199 | 2,126 | 1,777 |
| Black | 1,702 | 1,557 | 989 |
| Other Race | 853 | 752 | 553 |
| Native American | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,913 | $106,053 | $80,694 |
| Graduate Degree | $164,920 | $193,938 | $124,679 |
| High School Graduate | $34,075 | $0 | $34,057 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,200 | $48,839 | $17,422 |
| Overall | $129,293 | $166,325 | $104,415 |
| Some College | $37,773 | $50,714 | $31,325 |
$129,293
Average Earnings
$166,325
Average Male
$104,415
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.94% of Potomac residents speak only English, while 38.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 14.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,641 | 688 | 2.58% |
| Black | 2,399 | 359 | 14.96% |
| Asian | 9,555 | 278 | 2.91% |
| Other | 1,087 | 210 | 19.32% |
| Hispanic | 4,738 | 190 | 4.01% |
| Multiple | 4,537 | 132 | 2.91% |
3.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.74%
Male Poverty Rate
4.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Potomac is Other, with 19.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Potomac is White, with 2.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.4% |
| High School | 18.44% |
| Some College | 7.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.27% |
| Female Employed | 1.95% |
| Male Employed | 1.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $348,871 |
| Households | $239,205 | $304,509 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $81,110 | $133,438 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.6%
Male Marriage Rate
61.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,655
Number of Veterans
1,429
Male Veterans
226
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 685 |
| First Gulf War | 404 |
| Second Gulf War | 391 |
| Korea | 165 |
| World War II | 76 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 749 |
| 65 to 74 | 328 |
| 35 to 54 | 318 |
| 55 to 64 | 173 |
| 18 to 34 | 87 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,338 | 6.04% |
| Black | 126 | 6.65% |
| Asian | 123 | 1.66% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 2.34% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 1.44% |
| Other Race | 30 | 3.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
19.78%
Born in Potomac
70.37%
Native Born
29.63%
Foreign Born
8.38%
Non Citizen
21.25%
Naturalized
70.37% of Potomac residents were born in the United States, with 19.78% having been born in Maryland. 8.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46,755 | 128 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 46,627 | 128 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 46,499 | -392 | -0.84% |
| 2021 | 46,891 | 635 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 46,256 | 316 | 0.69% |
| 2019 | 45,940 | 116 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 45,824 | 44 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 45,780 | -102 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 45,882 | -63 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 45,945 | -530 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 46,475 | 844 | 1.85% |
| 2013 | 45,631 | 271 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 45,360 | 492 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 44,868 | -97 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 44,965 | 0 | 0% |