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197%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
243%
Household income NAT. AVG.
47%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexPotomacMarylandNational
Income per capita$88,621$37,756$29,829
Median household income$189,729$76,067$55,322
Median income owner occupied$208,920$95,994$70,586
Median income renter occupied$78,713$47,333$35,192
Median earnings male$114,796$46,495$36,919
Median earnings female$62,439$35,612$26,250
Unemployment rate2.5%4.5%4.7%
Poverty level3.8%9.9%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Potomac is 197% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Potomac is 243% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Potomac is 47% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Potomac is 75% lower than the national average

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      $126,473 $189,729 $379,458
      City
      $50,706 $76,067 $152,134
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Potomac median earnings by income bracket

      Potomac employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry3.4%3.4%
      Manufacturing sector2.9%2.9%
      Financial & insurance services10.5%10.5%
      Wholesale & retail services7.7%7.7%
      Public administration15.9%15.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities1.6%1.6%
      Education, health & social services15.0%15.0%
      Other39.9%39.9%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Chevy Chase town, MD2,948$250,001351.9%
      Chevy Chase View, MD1,151$250,001351.9%
      Chevy Chase, MD2,979$250,001351.9%
      Chevy Chase Village, MD1,871$250,001351.9%
      Martin's Additions, MD1,089$250,001351.9%
      Potomac, MD46,256$189,729243.0%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Everett, MA46,275$70,62727.7%
      Mission, BC46,224n/a 
      West Vancouver, BC46,220n/a 
      Littleton, CO46,208$76,37538.1%
      Titusville, FL46,307$48,75711.9%
      Potomac, MD46,256$189,729243.0%
      Source: The Potomac, MD employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).