Potomac Heights, MD Demographics
A map of Potomac Heights's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 836 | 80.7% |
Black | 67 | 6.5% |
Multiracial | 62 | 6.0% |
Hispanic | 46 | 4.4% |
Asian | 20 | 1.9% |
Native American/Other | 5 | 0.5% |
Potomac Heights, Maryland had a population of 1,036 in 2020. It was 80.7% White, 6.5% Black, 1.9% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 6.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Potomac Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Potomac Heights is the 322nd 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).
Potomac Heights's White Population
836 residents of Potomac Heights identify as White, or 80.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Potomac Heights considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Potomac Heights is ranked #227 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Potomac Heights is more White than neighboring Indian Head (24.6% White), Bryans Road (19.2% White), Mason Neck (75.3% White), Pomfret (31.3% White), and Fort Belvoir (54.4% White).
Potomac Heights's Black Population
67 residents of Potomac Heights identify as Black, or 6.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Potomac Heights considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Potomac Heights is ranked #283 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Potomac Heights is more Black than neighboring Mason Neck (4.2% Black). Potomac Heights is less Black than neighboring Indian Head (60.1% Black), Bryans Road (61.8% Black), Pomfret (47.5% Black), and Fort Belvoir (15.8% Black).
Potomac Heights's Asian Population
20 residents of Potomac Heights identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Potomac Heights roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Potomac Heights is ranked #241 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Potomac Heights is more Asian than neighboring Pomfret (0.2% Asian). Potomac Heights is less Asian than neighboring Indian Head (2.5% Asian), Bryans Road (3.6% Asian), Mason Neck (4.9% Asian), and Fort Belvoir (3.2% Asian).
Potomac Heights's Hispanic Population
46 residents of Potomac Heights identify as Hispanic, or 4.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Potomac Heights slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Potomac Heights is ranked #307 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Potomac Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Indian Head (5.3% Hispanic), Bryans Road (8.6% Hispanic), Mason Neck (8.1% Hispanic), Pomfret (7% Hispanic), and Fort Belvoir (16.7% Hispanic).
Potomac Heights's Native American/Other Population
5 residents of Potomac Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Potomac Heights roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Potomac Heights is ranked #342 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Potomac Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Indian Head (1.3% Native American/Other), Bryans Road (1.5% Native American/Other), Mason Neck (1.1% Native American/Other), Pomfret (7% Native American/Other), and Fort Belvoir (1.6% Native American/Other).
Potomac Heights's Multiracial Population
62 residents of Potomac Heights identify as Multiracial, or 6.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Potomac Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Potomac Heights is ranked #76 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Potomac Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Bryans Road (5.3% Multiracial). Potomac Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Indian Head (6.2% Multiracial), Mason Neck (6.3% Multiracial), Pomfret (7% Multiracial), and Fort Belvoir (8.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.