North Potomac, MD Demographics

A map of North Potomac's Population by Race

North Potomac, Maryland had a population of 23,790 in 2020. It was 44.2% White, 7.3% Black, 37.7% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North Potomac, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Potomac is the 63rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

North Potomac's White Population

10,515 residents of North Potomac identify as White, or 44.2%. This makes the White share of the population of North Potomac roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Potomac is ranked #402 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

North Potomac is more White than neighboring Gaithersburg (31.5% White). North Potomac is less White than neighboring Travilah (46.5% White), Darnestown (68.2% White), Washington Grove (76.2% White), and Rockville (45% White).

North Potomac's Black Population

1,729 residents of North Potomac identify as Black, or 7.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of North Potomac considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Potomac is ranked #273 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

North Potomac is more Black than neighboring Travilah (5.6% Black), Darnestown (4.9% Black), and Washington Grove (5% Black). North Potomac is less Black than neighboring Gaithersburg (16.1% Black), and Rockville (10.6% Black).

North Potomac's Asian Population

8,958 residents of North Potomac identify as Asian, or 37.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North Potomac considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Potomac is ranked #3 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

North Potomac is more Asian than neighboring Gaithersburg (19% Asian), Darnestown (14.4% Asian), Washington Grove (3.4% Asian), and Rockville (21.4% Asian). North Potomac is less Asian than neighboring Travilah (38.4% Asian).

North Potomac's Hispanic Population

1,442 residents of North Potomac identify as Hispanic, or 6.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North Potomac slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Potomac is ranked #229 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

North Potomac is more Hispanic than neighboring Travilah (4.7% Hispanic). North Potomac is less Hispanic than neighboring Gaithersburg (28.5% Hispanic), Darnestown (7.1% Hispanic), Washington Grove (9.1% Hispanic), and Rockville (16.9% Hispanic).

North Potomac's Native American/Other Population

160 residents of North Potomac identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of North Potomac roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Potomac is ranked #233 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

North Potomac is more Native American/Other than neighboring Travilah (0.6% Native American/Other), and Darnestown (0.5% Native American/Other). North Potomac is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gaithersburg (1.1% Native American/Other), Washington Grove (1.4% Native American/Other), and Rockville (1% Native American/Other).

North Potomac's Multiracial Population

986 residents of North Potomac identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North Potomac roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Potomac is ranked #284 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

North Potomac is more Multiracial than neighboring Gaithersburg (3.8% Multiracial). North Potomac is less Multiracial than neighboring Travilah (4.2% Multiracial), Darnestown (4.9% Multiracial), Washington Grove (5% Multiracial), and Rockville (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.