North Potomac, Maryland Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
North Potomac, MD Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | North Potomac | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,845 | 6,204,886 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3634.0 | 500.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.11% | 0.51% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 47.3 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,116 | 2,362,551 | 130,235,071 |
Population in North Potomac grew by 1.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 23,845 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in North Potomac is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 26.9% of residents. That is 5.9 points above Maryland as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,497 18.9% -1.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,230 17.7% -4.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,426 26.9% +5.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,229 17.7% +1.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Maryland, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.5% of the people living in North Potomac and men 48.5%.
- Women 51.5% Maryland 51.5%
- Men 48.5% Maryland 48.5%
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Economy
North Potomac has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | North Potomac | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $183,530 | $103,916 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.51% | 3.98% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in North Potomac is about 77% higher than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | North Potomac | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $34,012 | $267,101 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,413 | $1,704 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.9% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in North Potomac is about 1.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,413 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in North Potomac spend about 60 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 251 hours, about 10.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | North Potomac | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.1 | 28.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.2 | 56.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 251 | 236 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,776 | $7,301 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 39.2% | 19.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 32,312 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,240 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in North Potomac is 30 minutes, longer than the 28 minutes in Maryland.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
North Potomac has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | North Potomac | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70.0% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.94 | 2.57 | 2.53 |
Health
North Potomac has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | North Potomac | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 6.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 6.7% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
North Potomac, MD Compared With Nearby Cities
How North Potomac, MD compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Potomac, MD | 23,845 | $183,530 #1/3 | $34,012 #3/3 | 30.1 min #3/3 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 71,117 | $106,919 | $393,858 | 26.7 min |
| Rockville, MD | 60,580 | $128,971 | $213,984 | 28.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about North Potomac, Maryland.
How many people live in North Potomac, Maryland?
About 23,845 people live in North Potomac, Maryland, in 8,116 households of 2.9 people on average. The median age is 47.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 10 years.
How densely populated is North Potomac, Maryland?
Averaged over its land area, North Potomac, Maryland has 3,634 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 42 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in North Potomac, Maryland?
The median home costs 0.2 times the median household income ($34,012 against $183,530), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $2,413 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in North Potomac, Maryland?
Unemployment in North Potomac, Maryland is only 4.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in North Potomac, Maryland have a college degree?
70.0% of adults in North Potomac, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 7 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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