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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexPotomac WestAlexandriaVirginia
Income per capita$66,474$64,835$34,967
Median household income$128,834$102,227$66,149
Median income owner occupied$0$157,578$82,180
Median income renter occupied$0$77,552$42,481
Median earnings male$95,943$67,964$41,712
Median earnings female$65,227$59,533$29,664
Unemployment rate1.5%2.5%3.8%
Poverty leveln/a9.4%11.4%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Potomac West is 123% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Potomac West is 133% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Potomac West is 69% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Potomac West is 100% lower than the national average

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      $68,144 $102,227 $204,454
      City
      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Potomac West median earnings by income bracket

      Potomac West employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry11.6%11.6%
      Manufacturing sector3.8%3.8%
      Financial & insurance services2.4%2.4%
      Wholesale & retail services3.4%3.4%
      Public administration15.1%15.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.4%4.4%
      Education, health & social services5.7%5.7%
      Other50.3%50.3%

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      Chevy Chase Section Three, MD900$250,001351.9%
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      Chevy Chase View, MD1,151$250,001351.9%
      Chevy Chase, MD2,979$250,001351.9%
      Alexandria, VA158,309$102,22784.8%

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      Alexandria, VA158,309$102,22784.8%
      Source: The Potomac West, Alexandria, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).