Potomac Mills is a CDP located in Prince William County Virginia. Potomac Mills has a 2024 population of 6,659. Potomac Mills is currently growing at a rate of 1.12% annually but its population has decreased by -2.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,826 in 2020.
The average household income in Potomac Mills is $139,445 with a poverty rate of 15.05%. The median age in Potomac Mills is 37.3 years: 37.2 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Potomac Mills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,701 | 44.12% |
| Black or African American | 1,268 | 20.71% |
| Asian | 963 | 15.73% |
| Other race | 635 | 10.37% |
| Two or more races | 443 | 7.24% |
| Native American | 112 | 1.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,827 | 3.33 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 1,172 | 3.89 | 80 | 20 |
| Non Family | 409 | 1.17 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Female | 174 | 4.13 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Male | 72 | 4.43 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
3.82
Average Family Size
3.33
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 175 | 4.48% |
| Associates Degree | 305 | 7.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 837 | 21.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 626 | 16.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,132 | 29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 328 | 8.4% |
| Some College | 501 | 12.83% |
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 | 1,290 | 1,198 | 769 |
| Hispanic | 1,047 | 805 | 186 |
| Black | 873 | 821 | 363 |
| Asian | 680 | 563 | 128 |
| Other Race | 379 | 258 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 377 | 358 | 120 |
| Native American | 112 | 112 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 59.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $131,193 | $163,170 | $81,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,795 | $56,979 | $96,003 |
| High School Graduate | $24,380 | $24,849 | $23,047 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,207 | $31,659 | $20,476 |
| Overall | $52,432 | $58,250 | $50,122 |
| Some College | $58,545 | $58,864 | $50,625 |
$52,432
Average Earnings
$58,250
Average Male
$50,122
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.8% of Potomac Mills residents speak only English, while 45.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,625 | 390 | 24% |
| Other | 635 | 291 | 45.83% |
| Asian | 950 | 243 | 25.58% |
| White | 2,236 | 200 | 8.94% |
| Black | 1,268 | 84 | 6.62% |
15.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.9%
Male Poverty Rate
19.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Potomac Mills is Other, with 45.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Potomac Mills is Black, with 6.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.7% |
| High School | 19.23% |
| Some College | 4.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.86% |
| Male Employed | 10.66% |
| Female Employed | 8.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,059 | $154,317 |
| Households | $102,464 | $139,445 |
| Married Families | $126,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,671 | $80,669 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
67.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
404
Number of Veterans
273
Male Veterans
131
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 227 |
| Vietnam | 160 |
| Second Gulf War | 136 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 147 |
| 35 to 54 | 114 |
| 55 to 64 | 91 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 197 | 20.72% |
| White | 159 | 10.38% |
| Asian | 48 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 1.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
34.02%
Born in Potomac Mills
71.59%
Native Born
28.41%
Foreign Born
11.94%
Non Citizen
16.47%
Naturalized
71.59% of Potomac Mills residents were born in the United States, with 34.02% having been born in Virginia. 11.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,659 | 74 | 1.12% |
| 2023 | 6,585 | 75 | 1.15% |
| 2022 | 6,510 | -249 | -3.68% |
| 2021 | 6,759 | -67 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 6,826 | 162 | 2.43% |
| 2019 | 6,664 | 196 | 3.03% |
| 2018 | 6,468 | 373 | 6.12% |
| 2017 | 6,095 | 186 | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 5,909 | 141 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 5,768 | 801 | 16.13% |
| 2014 | 4,967 | -393 | -7.33% |
| 2013 | 5,360 | -113 | -2.06% |
| 2012 | 5,473 | 442 | 8.79% |
| 2011 | 5,031 | -583 | -10.38% |
| 2010 | 5,614 | 0 | 0% |