Potomac, Maryland

Quick Statistics

Potomac is a community in Montgomery County, Maryland, home to about 45,902 people spread across 25.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $98,227 a year, and a typical home is worth about $1,157,000. About 87.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 2 percent over the past decade.

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45,902
Total Population
▲ up 2% since 2012
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25.17 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$98,227
Median Personal Income
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$1,157,000
Median Home Value
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87.4%
College Educated
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92.1%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 5.3 points since 2010
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Among the Maryland towns GeoStat tracks, Potomac ranks number 20 of 527 in population, number 17 in median household income, number 15 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Potomac typically top out near 87°F in July, while January nights average about 27°F. The area sees roughly 31 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Potomac
# Town Distance Population
1.Cabin John, MD3.2 mi.2,179
2.Glen Echo, MD4.2 mi.276
3.North Bethesda, MD4.3 mi.49,677
4.Bethesda, MD4.4 mi.69,397
5.Travilah, MD4.4 mi.11,721
6.McLean, VA4.8 mi.49,627
7.Rockville, MD5.3 mi.67,671
8.Brookmont, MD5.4 mi.3,671
Frequently Asked Questions About Potomac

What is the population of Potomac, Maryland?
Potomac has a population of about 45,902 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Potomac, Maryland in?
Potomac is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.

What is the median home value in Potomac, Maryland?
The median home value in Potomac is about $1,157,000, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Potomac, Maryland?
The median personal income in Potomac is about $98,227 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Potomac, Maryland?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded in Montgomery County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Potomac, Maryland?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 27 degrees, with around 31 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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