Potomac, Maryland

Potomac is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area located in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Demographics

As of the census{{GR|2}} of 2000, there are 44,822 people, 15,655 households, and 13,024 families residing in the area. The population density is 687.3/km² (1,780.2/mi²). There are 15,960 housing units at an average density of 244.7/km² (633.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the area is 79.46% White, 3.93% African American, 0.11% Native American, 13.37% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 2.22% from two or more races. 5.38% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Related Topics:
Census - 2000 - Population density - White - African American - Native American - Asian - Pacific Islander - Other races - Hispanic - Latino

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There are 15,655 households out of which 38.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.8% are married couples living together, 6.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 16.8% are non-families. 14.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.84 and the average family size is 3.10.

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In the area, the population is spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.3 males.

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The median income for a household in the area is $128,936, and the median income for a family is $142,472. Males have a median income of $100,000 versus $54,428 for females. The per capita income for the area is $64,875. 3.3% of the population and 2.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.6% of those under the age of 18 and 3.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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Per capita income - Poverty line

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Potomac, MD 20854 is the twelfth-most affluent zip code in the United States. One of the reasons for this is its close proximity to the northwestern boundary of Washington D.C. Many wealthy professionals live in the Potomac area and commute to Washington D.C. to work. Potomac itself was also the highest income place with a population of 30,000 or more in 2000.

Related Topics:
Washington D.C. - Highest income place - 2000

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Population History of Potomac CDP from the U.S. Census Bureau

• 1980....40,402
• 1990....45,634
• 2000....44,822

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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