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Population in 2010: 44,965. Population change since 2000: +0.3%
Males: 21,512  (47.8%)
Females: 23,453  (52.2%)

Median resident age:  46.9 years
Maryland median age:  41.7 years

Zip codes: 20854, 20859.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $161,513 (it was $128,936 in 2000)
Potomac:

$161,513
Maryland:

$69,272
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $85,585

Potomac CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $821,594 (it was $439,200 in 2000)
Potomac:

$821,594
Maryland:

$318,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $894,482; Detached houses: $999,114; Townhouses or other attached units: $521,734; In 2-unit structures: $390,764; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $147,622; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $202,358; Mobile homes: $1,085,456

Median gross rent in 2009: $1,477.

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  • White alone - 31,770 (70.7%)
  • Asian alone - 7,159 (15.9%)
  • Hispanic - 2,857 (6.4%)
  • Black alone - 2,021 (4.5%)
  • Two or more races - 994 (2.2%)
  • Other race alone - 128 (0.3%)
  • American Indian alone - 20 (0.04%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 16 (0.04%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Potomac: 123.4 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (10.5%), English (9.7%), Irish (9.6%), Russian (8.5%), Polish (5.5%), United States (5.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 25.2 square miles.

Population density: 1786 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Potomac:

  • High school or higher: 96.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 76.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 44.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Potomac CDP:

  • Never married: 18.5%
  • Now married: 70.9%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 4.9%

11,078 residents are foreign born (12.2% Asia, 5.6% Europe, 4.5% Latin America).

This place:  24.7%
Maryland:  9.8%



According to our research of Maryland and other state lists there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Potomac, Maryland as of May 20, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Potomac to the number of sex offenders is 8,016 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $6,497 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $6,555 (0.8%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bethesda, MD (4.7 miles , pop. 55,277).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (12.0 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (128.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Travilah, MD (1.9 miles ), Cabin John, MD (1.9 miles ), North Bethesda, MD (1.9 miles ), Glen Echo, MD (2.1 miles ), Rockville, MD (2.2 miles ), Bethesda, MD (2.2 miles ), Garrett Park, MD (2.3 miles ), Great Falls, VA (2.3 miles ).

Latitude: 39.02 N, Longitude: 77.19 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -6,169 (-13.8%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 3,537 (16.2%)

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.2%
Maryland:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (28%)
  • Public administration (13%)
  • Health care and social assistance (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Retail trade (6%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (19%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (17%)
  • Educational services (16%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Other services, except public administration (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Lawyers (11%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (11%)
  • Physicians and surgeons (8%)
  • Top executives (8%)
  • Computer specialists (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Business operations specialists (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Computer specialists (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)

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Average climate in Potomac, Maryland

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Tornado activity:

Potomac-area historical tornado activity is above Maryland state average. It is 65% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/5/1979, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.8 miles away from the Potomac place center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/28/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.7 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Potomac-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Maryland state average. It is 89% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/2003 at 16:32:32, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 100.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/15/1991 at 06:54:08, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 10.9 mi) earthquake occurred 96.8 miles away from Potomac center
On 9/22/2001 at 16:01:20, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, 2.5 LG, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 95.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/23/1990 at 01:34:48, a magnitude 3.2 (2.9 LG, 3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 96.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/14/1997 at 03:44:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 92.3 miles away from Potomac center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Montgomery County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Snowstorms: 3, Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Jeff Halpern - NHL player (Washington Capitals, born: May 3, 1976), Maggie Rose - Country singer, Dan Veatch - Swimmer, Darren Star - Screenwriter, Jimmy Kemp - Football player, Lori Alan - Voice actress, Marcus Mason - Player of football, Rachel Nichols (journalist) - Sportswriter, C. J. Kemp - Lacrosse player, David Louis Band - US astronomer.


Hospitals/medical centers near Potomac:

  • SUBURBAN HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; BETHESDA, MD)
  • SHADY GROVE ADVENTIST HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; ROCKVILLE, MD)
  • SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 8 miles away; WASHINGTON, DC)

Political contributions by individuals in Potomac, MD

Amtrak stations near Potomac:

  • 5 miles: ROCKVILLE (HUNGERFORD DR. & PARK ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 13 miles: WASHINGTON (50 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. N.E.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities and snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: DULLES INTERNATIONAL AP'T (HERNDON, DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Potomac:

  • Montgomery College (about 6 miles; Rockville, MD; Full-time enrollment: 10,379)
  • American University (about 8 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 9,447)
  • University of the District of Columbia (about 9 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 2,279)
  • Marymount University (about 9 miles; Arlington, VA; FT enrollment: 2,399)
  • Georgetown University (about 11 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 13,461)
  • George Washington University (about 12 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 16,261)
  • Howard University (about 12 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 9,608)

Private high schools in Potomac:

  • THE BULLIS SCHOOL (Students: 639; Location: 10601 FALLS RD; Grades: 3 - 12)
  • GERMAN SCHOOL WASHINGTON DC (Students: 558; Location: 8617 CHATEAU DR; Grades: PK - 12)
  • ST ANDREWS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (Students: 455; Location: 8804 POSTOAK RD; Grades: 6 - 12)
  • THE HEIGHTS SCHOOL (Students: 440; Location: 10400 SEVEN LOCKS RD; Grades: 3 - 12; Boys only)
  • CONNELLY SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD (Students: 370; Location: 9029 BRADLEY BLVD; Grades: 6 - 12; Girls only)
  • MUSLIM COMMUNITY SCHOOL (Students: 155; Location: 7917 MONTROSE RD; Grades: PK - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Potomac:

Private elementary/middle schools in Potomac:

  • WASHINGTON HEBREW CONGREGATION RJW ECC (Students: 336; Location: 11810 FALLS RD; Grades: PK - 2)
  • OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL (Students: 279; Location: 9222 KENTSDALE DR; Grades: KG - 8)
  • THE MANOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 271; Location: 10500 OAKLYN DR; Grades: PK - 3)
  • GENEVA DAY SCHOOL (Students: 230; Location: 11931 SEVEN LOCKS RD; Grades: PK - KG)
  • POTOMAC GLEN DAY SCHOOL (Students: 119; Location: 9908 S GLEN RD; Grades: PK - TK)
  • THE FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL (Students: 96; Location: 10701 S GLEN RD; Grades: PK - 5)
  • ST FRANCIS EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL (Students: 76; Location: 10033 RIVER RD; Grades: PK - 3)
  • ST JAMES' CHILDREN'S SCHOOL (Students: 54; Location: 11815 SEVEN LOCKS RD; Grades: PK - KG)
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User submitted facts and corrections:

  • there is also herbert hoover middle school

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Notable locations in Potomac: Bethesda Country Club (A), Congressional Country Club (B), TPC at Avenel Golf Course (C), Falls Road Golf Course (D), Fortune Parc Industrial Park (E), Rock Spring Industrial Park (F), United States Postal Training Facility (G), Rockville Water Plant (H), Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department Station 10 (I), Heights Playhouse (J), Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department Station 30 (K), Rockville Volunteer Fire Department Station 33 (L), Potomac Park Community Center (M), State Police Station (N), Potomac Library (O), Arden Courts Assisted Living Center (P), Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center (Q), Navel Ship Research and Development Fire Department (R). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Potomac Village Shopping Center (1), Potomac Place Shopping Center (2), Montgomery Mall Shopping Center (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Potomac include: Congregation Har Shalom Synagogue (A), Beth Sholom Congregational and Talmud Torah Synagogue (B), Congressional Heights Baptist Church (C), Geneva United Presbyterian Church (D), Latter Day Saints Church (E), Potomac United Presbyterian Church (F), Saint James Episcopal Church (G), Washington Hebrew Congreational Julia Bindman Center (H), Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saint Gabriel Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Great Falls Estate Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bogley Branch (A), Buck Branch (B), Carroll Branch (C), Old Farm Creek (D), Cool Spring Branch (E), Snakeden Branch (F), Rock Run (G), Limekiln Branch (H), Thomas Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Potomac include: Buck Branch Park (1), Cabin John Regional Park (2), Highland Stone Park (3), Kilgour Branch Park (4), Falls Road Park (5), Beverly Farms Park (6), Bedfordshire Park (7), Cabin John Creek Stream Valley Park (8). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: MINO Publications (9009 Paddock Lane) (1), Pocket Guide To Washington DC (9009 Paddock Lane) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Court: Maryland State Government - Courts- District Courts- District 6 Maryland- Court Commissio (1451 Seven Locks Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 
Montgomery County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  CO  SO2 NO2 Ozone  PM2.5 PM10 Pb 

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 33.5. This is about average.
City:

33.5
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.441. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.441
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.90. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.90
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 14.1. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

14.1
U.S.:

9.4
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 24.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

24.4
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.1
U.S.:

9.6
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 17.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 4.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

17.1
U.S.:

22.1
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 0.00247. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.00247
U.S.:

0.02218


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 2.7%
(2.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.3% for Black residents, 3.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 10.9% for other race residents, 1.9% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.8 people
Maryland:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  81.1%
Whole state:  69.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  1.8%
Whole state:  5.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Potomac, MD

People in group quarters in Potomac:

  • 145 people in nursing homes
  • 94 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 34 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 27 people in other group homes
  • 3 people in other workers' dormitories
  • 2 people in religious group quarters

Potomac compared to Maryland state average:

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  • Median household income significantly above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.


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Banks with most branches in Potomac (2011 data):

  • Bank of America, National Association: Potomac Branch at 10000 Falls Road, branch established on 1972/08/15; Potomac Drive In Branch at 10000 Falls Road, branch established on 1999/08/01. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Capital One, National Association: 10211 River Road Branch at 10211 River Road, branch established on 1986/06/30; Cabin John Mall Branch at 7941 Tuckerman Lane, branch established on 1985/06/30. Info updated 2011/07/01: Bank assets: $133,477.8 mil, Deposits: $97,063.7 mil, headquarters in Mclean, VA, positive income, 984 total offices, Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
  • SunTrust Bank: Potomac/Falls Road Branch at 9812 Falls Road, branch established on 1986/06/30; Cabin John Branch at 7969 Tuckerman Lane, branch established on 1986/06/30. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $171,291.7 mil, Deposits: $129,833.2 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1716 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Cabin John Mall Branch at 11325 Seven Locks Road, branch established on 1979/05/14; Potomac Village Branch at 10100 River Road, branch established on 1929/01/01. Info updated 2011/08/08: Bank assets: $76,887.1 mil, Deposits: $60,064.2 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 808 total offices, Holding Company: M&T Bank Corporation
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Potomac Promenade Branch at 9812 Falls Road, branch established on 1989/04/03. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Citibank, National Association: Potomac Promenade Branch at 9812 Falls Road, branch established on 1989/09/05. Info updated 2012/01/10: Bank assets: $1,288,658.0 mil, Deposits: $882,541.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, International Specialization, 1048 total offices, Holding Company: Citigroup Inc.
  • EagleBank: Park Potomac Branch at 12505 Park Potomac Ave, branch established on 2009/11/02. Info updated 2011/02/07: Bank assets: $2,821.1 mil, Deposits: $2,400.7 mil, headquarters in Bethesda, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Eagle Bancorp, Inc.
  • Sandy Spring Bank: Potomac Branch at 9822 Falls Road, branch established on 1995/10/10. Info updated 2007/07/17: Bank assets: $3,709.4 mil, Deposits: $2,664.0 mil, headquarters in Olney, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 43 total offices, Holding Company: Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Potomac Promenade Branch at 9812 Falls Rd, branch established on 2006/08/14. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • 3 other banks with 3 local branches

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Potomac travel time to work - commute
Potomac mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (73%)
  • Electricity (19%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (8%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Montgomery County Maryland:


2008 Presidential Election results in Montgomery County Maryland:
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Religion statistics for Potomac (based on Montgomery County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 52.66%
Here52.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchJewishUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionMuslim Estimate
Adherents40.3%18.2%7.2%6.4%4.0%
Congregations6.8%6.6%11.2%11.7%1.5%
NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEpiscopal ChurchSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents3.2%3.2%2.7%2.1%12.7%
Congregations5.5%4.6%5.5%4.9%41.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 203
Montgomery County:

2.16 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.02 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 94
Montgomery County:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 134
Here:

1.42 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 556
Here:

5.91 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Montgomery County:

6.7%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Montgomery County:

18.8%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

19.9%
Maryland:

15.5%

7.68% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($54,595 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.68%
Maryland average:

7.95%

0.44% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,481 average AGI)
Montgomery County:

0.44%
Maryland average:

0.25%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Prince George's County, MD  1.31% ($37,903 average AGI)
from District of Columbia, DC  0.81% ($69,713)
from Fairfax County, VA  0.37% ($66,045)


8.63% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($63,916 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.63%
Maryland average:

8.13%

0.24% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,609 average AGI)
Montgomery County:

0.24%
Maryland average:

0.13%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Prince George's County, MD  1.24% ($37,929 average AGI)
to Frederick County, MD  0.72% ($59,976)
to District of Columbia, DC  0.68% ($63,918)

Strongest AM radio stations in Potomac:

  • WTNT (570 AM; 5 kW; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTN (950 AM; 3 kW; POTOMAC-CABIN JOHN, MD; Owner: SEVEN LOCKS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMAL (630 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WWRC (1260 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WABS (780 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WZHF (1390 AM; 5 kW; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WACA (1540 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WHEATON, MD; Owner: AC ACQUISITION, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Potomac:

  • WARW (94.7 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WIHT (99.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WASH (97.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WWDC-FM (101.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WRQX (107.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WHUR-FM (96.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WKYS (93.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WGMS-FM (103.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WJFK-FM (106.7 FM; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WAMU (88.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE EXEC. COMM. OF THE BD. OF TRUSTEES OF AMERICAN UNIV.)
  • WGTS (91.9 FM; TAKOMA PARK, MD; Owner: COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMMJ (102.3 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WETA (90.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WMZQ-FM (98.7 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJZW (105.9 FM; WOODBRIDGE, VA; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WCSP-FM (90.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NATIONAL CABLE SATELLITE CORPORATION)
  • WAVA (105.1 FM; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WPFW (89.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: PACIFICA FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WBIG-FM (100.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPGC-FM (95.5 FM; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF MARYLAND)

TV broadcast stations around Potomac:

  • WETA-TV (Channel 26; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE GREATER WASHINGTON ED TELECOMM. ASSOC)
  • WDCA (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WTTG (Channel 5; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WJLA-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ACC LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUSA (Channel 9; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE DETROIT NEWS, INC.)
  • WHUT-TV (Channel 32; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WRC-TV (Channel 4; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WRC-TV), INC.)
  • WBDC-TV (Channel 50; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNVC (Channel 56; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W28BY (Channel 63; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFORMATION SUPER STATION, L.L.C.)
  • WMDO-CA (Channel 30; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WZDC-LP (Channel 64; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ONDA CAPITAL, INC.)
  • WKRP-LP (Channel 42; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA, LLC)
  • WBAL-TV (Channel 11; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WBAL HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WMAR-TV (Channel 2; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBFF (Channel 45; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CHESAPEAKE TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNUV (Channel 54; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE (WNUV-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUTB (Channel 24; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WPXW (Channel 66; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: PAXSON WASHINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WMPT (Channel 22; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WJZ-TV (Channel 13; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • W42BE (Channel 42; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: FAIRFAX LOW POWER CO.)
  • WIAV-LP (Channel 58; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ASIAVISION, INC.)
See more detailed statistics of Potomac fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 13
Total length: 21 meters (69ft)
Total costs: $303,000
Total average daily traffic: 97,300
Total average daily truck traffic: 4,397

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1930-1939: 2
  • 1940-1949: 1
  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 3
  • 1970-1979: 1
  • 1980-1989: 4
  • 1990-1999: 0
  • 2000-2010: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Potomac, MD

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Potomac, MD)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 172 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Potomac)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Potomac)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 35 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 5 full and 4 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED48$509,331410$573,2792,083$463,61842$354,3140$054$364,615
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$499,00029$560,218139$488,9625$473,8360$06$374,733
APPLICATIONS DENIED7$419,52344$625,675350$587,67815$250,2731$50,00026$312,287
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN10$418,79670$583,451346$502,07412$385,8840$027$420,780
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$011$370,37283$450,9722$165,5000$06$277,892
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 9 tracts in Potomac, MD

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 full and 4 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED15$527,1196$533,135
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$759,9504$503,178
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$730,0000$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$547,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 67
  • Hazardous Condition: 106
  • Good Intent Call: 2

Incident types - Potomac


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Potomac, MD

Most common first names in Potomac, MD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John13674.2 years
William12675.0 years
Mary12481.7 years
Robert8873.0 years
Helen8083.8 years
Charles6875.1 years
James6874.9 years
Ruth5983.4 years
Margaret5981.8 years
George5379.0 years
Most common last names in Potomac, MD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3679.2 years
Davis2978.0 years
Brown2883.2 years
Johnson2881.3 years
Miller2480.1 years
Anderson1674.4 years
Martin1672.7 years
Williams1578.2 years
Goldberg1479.4 years
Cohen1482.6 years
Businesses in Potomac, MD
NameCountNameCount
Baskin-Robbins1Nike2
Chico's1RadioShack1
Decora Cabinetry2Rite Aid1
Domino's Pizza2Safeway1
Dunkin Donuts1Starbucks2
FedEx5True Value1
GNC1UPS5
MasterBrand Cabinets4Vons1
McDonald's1Walgreens1
Browse common businesses in Potomac, MD


Potomac on our top lists:

  • #20 on the list of "Top 100 best educated cities (highest percentage of bachelor degree holding residents) (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 100 cities with biggest houses"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest median household income (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #39 (20854) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Eastern European first ancestries"
  • #39 (20854) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Soviet Union first ancestries"
  • #47 (20854) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers reporting net capital gain/loss in 2004 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #53 (20854) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers reporting taxable dividends in 2004 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #57 (20854) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Iranian first ancestries"
  • #57 (20854) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of New Zealander first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #59 (20854) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest 2004 average reported profit/loss from business (pop 5,000+)"
  • #62 (20854) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest 2004 average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for individuals (pop 5,000+)"
  • #68 (20854) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest average reported salary/wage in 2004 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #95 (20854) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers using charity contributions deductions in 2004 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Kerry (Democrat) in the 2004 Presidential Election, pop. 50,000+"
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Total of 1195 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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