Potomac, MD Demographics
A map of Potomac's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 27,718 | 59.0% |
Asian | 10,447 | 22.2% |
Hispanic | 3,580 | 7.6% |
Black | 2,733 | 5.8% |
Multiracial | 2,151 | 4.6% |
Native American/Other | 389 | 0.8% |
Potomac, Maryland had a population of 47,018 in 2020. It was 59.0% White, 5.8% Black, 22.2% Asian, 7.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Potomac, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Potomac is the 20th 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's White Population
27,718 residents of Potomac identify as White, or 59.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Potomac slightly larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Potomac is ranked #345 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Potomac is more White than neighboring Travilah (46.5% White), and North Bethesda (53.4% White). Potomac is less White than neighboring Cabin John (72.1% White), Glen Echo (84.6% White), and McLean (64.7% White).
Potomac's Black Population
2,733 residents of Potomac identify as Black, or 5.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Potomac considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Potomac is ranked #298 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Potomac is more Black than neighboring Cabin John (3.3% Black), Travilah (5.6% Black), Glen Echo (0.7% Black), and McLean (2% Black). Potomac is less Black than neighboring North Bethesda (9.3% Black).
Potomac's Asian Population
10,447 residents of Potomac identify as Asian, or 22.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Potomac larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Potomac is ranked #9 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Potomac is more Asian than neighboring Cabin John (11.2% Asian), Glen Echo (3.9% Asian), McLean (21% Asian), and North Bethesda (16.3% Asian). Potomac is less Asian than neighboring Travilah (38.4% Asian).
Potomac's Hispanic Population
3,580 residents of Potomac identify as Hispanic, or 7.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Potomac roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Potomac is ranked #186 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Potomac is more Hispanic than neighboring Cabin John (7.2% Hispanic), Travilah (4.7% Hispanic), Glen Echo (6.5% Hispanic), and McLean (5.9% Hispanic). Potomac is less Hispanic than neighboring North Bethesda (14.7% Hispanic).
Potomac's Native American/Other Population
389 residents of Potomac identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of 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, Potomac is ranked #181 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Potomac is more Native American/Other than neighboring Travilah (0.6% Native American/Other), and Glen Echo (0% Native American/Other). Potomac is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cabin John (1.2% Native American/Other), and North Bethesda (1% Native American/Other).
Potomac's Multiracial Population
2,151 residents of Potomac identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Potomac roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Potomac is ranked #217 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Potomac is more Multiracial than neighboring Travilah (4.2% Multiracial), and Glen Echo (4.3% Multiracial). Potomac is less Multiracial than neighboring Cabin John (4.9% Multiracial), McLean (5.6% Multiracial), and North Bethesda (5.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.