Census-designated place · Maryland
North Potomac, Maryland
North Potomac, census-designated place, in Montgomery County, Maryland. North Potomac had 23,922 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,236). GEOID 2456875.
Residents, 2020-2024
23,922
±1,236 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 23,790
Median household income
$186,514
±$6,709 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$826,200
±$19,361 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$2,413
±$142 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is North Potomac and what county is it in?
North Potomac is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Montgomery County, Maryland. It covers 6.5 square miles of land, 3,648 residents per square mile in 2020.
North Potomac is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in North Potomac, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts North Potomac's population at 23,922 (±1,236). The 2020 Census counted 23,790 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; North Potomac is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | North Potomac | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,922 ±1,236 | 1,065,949 | no clear change |
| Households | 8,144 ±424 | 389,210 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.94 ±0.09 | 2.72 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,402 ±412 | 406,531 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in North Potomac?
The median resident of North Potomac is 46.5 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 21.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 42.1%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 40.5%. 41.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | North Potomac | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5 ±1.4 | 40.2 | +2.8 |
| Under 18 years | 20.7% ±1.4 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.4% ±1.6 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±1.5 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6% ±1.9 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.1% ±2.7 pts | 39.5% | −5.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±1.6 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 40.5% ±3.1 pts | 15.3% | +5.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±1.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 41.2% ±3.0 pts | 33.6% | +4.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 48.3% ±3.2 pts | 43.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.8% ±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 7.0% ±1.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.1% ±1.2 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 77.2% ±3.3 pts | 60.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 42.5% ±2.6 pts | 33.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.7% ±1.5 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±0.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in North Potomac earn?
Half of North Potomac's 8,144 households earn less than $186,514 a year (±$6,709), against $132,450 in Montgomery County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 the median was $210,530 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $24,016 after inflation. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | North Potomac | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $186,514 ±$6,709 | $132,450 | −$24,016 |
| Mean household income | $215,193 ±$11,691 | $181,376 | – |
| Per capita income | $74,358 ±$3,878 | $67,571 | −$5,940 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.3% ±1.6 pts | 7.5% | +2.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.6% ±2.1 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.8% ±1.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±1.2 pts | 98.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.2% ±1.2 pts | 95.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in North Potomac?
Owners occupy 82.9% of North Potomac's occupied homes and renters 17.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $826,200 by its owner (±$19,361). The median renter pays $2,413 a month including utilities, and 43.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | North Potomac | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $826,200 ±$19,361 | $640,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,413 ±$142 | $2,068 | −$207 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.1% ±9.1 pts | 41.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,520 ±$151 | $2,929 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.9% ±2.5 pts | 65.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.1% ±2.5 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 8,402 ±412 | 406,531 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0% ±5.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.8% ±3.2 pts | 46.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.5% ±1.2 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±1.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in North Potomac work and get to work?
51.0% of North Potomac's workers drive alone and 39.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | North Potomac | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1% ±2.7 pts | 69.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±1.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 51.0% ±4.3 pts | 52.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±2.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.5% ±0.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 39.3% ±4.6 pts | 28.3% | +32.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.5 min ±1.7 | 31.9 min | −3.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in North Potomac?
6 census tracts lie mostly in North Potomac (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $166,458 (Tract 7006.16) to $214,213 (Tract 7006.18).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7006.18Montgomery County | 5,606 | $214,213 |
| Tract 7006.16Montgomery County | 5,002 | $166,458 |
| Tract 7006.06Montgomery County | 4,164 | $186,154 |
| Tract 7012.21Montgomery County | 4,255 | $175,641 |
| Tract 7006.15Montgomery County | 3,023 | $206,898 |
| Tract 7006.17Montgomery County | 1,872 | $168,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in North Potomac) · Census block assignment files
How does North Potomac compare with other places in Maryland?
North Potomac ranks 27th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 62nd | 326 |
| Residents per square mile | 97th | 326 |
| Median household income | 27th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 30th | 326 |
| Median home value | 17th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 169th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th | 325 |
| Median age | 55th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 121st | 323 |
| Work from home | 7th | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 162nd | 325 |
North Potomac's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for North Potomac?
9 of the 57 figures for North Potomac on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for North Potomac are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.