Potomac, MD โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Montgomery County ยท Maryland

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Potomac based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Potomac
National Avg
Maryland Avg
Population: 68Income: 100Home Value: 100Safety: 50Education: 84Median Age: 78Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

Quick Stats

Population

46,230

2023 ACS

Median Income

$239,205

2023

Median Home Value

$1,105,900

2023

Median Rent

$2,616

2023

Median Age

47.0

Unemployment

3.6%

Cost of Living Index

295.3

100 = national avg

Potomac is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland, with a population of 46,230 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Potomac is one of the communities in Maryland.

The median household income in Potomac is $239,205, and the median home value is $1,105,900. The cost of living index is 295.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,616 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, and the median age is 47.0 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

46,230

Male

22,534

48.7%

Female

23,696

51.3%

Median Age

47.0

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

58.6%

High School or Higher

61.4%

Foreign Born

29.6%

Veterans

3.6%

Married

53.9%

Avg Household Size

2.8

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.555

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

61.5%

Foreign Born

29.6%

White
61.5%
Black
5.5%
Asian
20.7%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
9.8%
Other
2.4%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

10.3%

4,762 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

89.7%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
580 (12.2%)
Puerto Rican
688 (14.4%)
Cuban
213 (4.5%)
Dominican
156 (3.3%)
Salvadoran
100 (2.1%)
Guatemalan
45 (0.9%)
Colombian
682 (14.3%)
Honduran
125 (2.6%)
Ecuadorian
136 (2.9%)
Peruvian
338 (7.1%)
Other Hispanic
1,700 (35.7%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
2,306 (24.1%)
Chinese
3,946 (41.2%)
Filipino
128 (1.3%)
Vietnamese
309 (3.2%)
Korean
1,276 (13.3%)
Japanese
125 (1.3%)
Pakistani
83 (0.9%)
Cambodian
57 (0.6%)
Thai
14 (0.1%)
Taiwanese
557 (5.8%)
Other Asian
769 (8.0%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
8 (88.9%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
24 (104.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

44,081

English Only

61.9%

#1 Non-English Language

Chinese

3,971 speakers

Limited English

8.5%

Language Distribution

Chinese
3,971 (9.0%)
Other Indo-European
3,359 (7.6%)
Spanish
3,213 (7.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
1,288 (2.9%)
Other Asian
1,137 (2.6%)
Korean
1,023 (2.3%)
Slavic Languages
861 (2.0%)
German
829 (1.9%)
Other Languages
662 (1.5%)
Arabic
245 (0.6%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

91.5%

Limited English Proficiency

8.5%

Chinese
38.1% limited English
Other Indo-European
14.5% limited English
Spanish
17.9% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
11.2% limited English
Other Asian
14.1% limited English
Korean
32.5% limited English
Slavic Languages
22.8% limited English
German
4.6% limited English
Other Languages
22.1% limited English
Arabic
48.2% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,655

3.6% of population

Disability Rate

18.3%

302 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$124,167

Unemployment Rate

8.7%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
23.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
24.4%
Vietnam
41.4%
Korea
10.0%
World War II
4.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.3%
35-54
19.2%
55-64
10.5%
65-74
19.8%
75+
45.3%

Male Veterans

1,429

86.3%

Female Veterans

226

13.7%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$124,167

Non-Veteran Income

$102,557

Difference

$21,610

21.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

302

Without Disability

1,353

Disability Rate

18.3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

26,905

#1 Ancestry

German

10.7% (4,924)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

7.7% (3,539)

#3 Ancestry

English

5.7% (2,657)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
10.7%
Irish
7.7%
English
5.7%
American
4.6%
Polish
4.5%
Italian
4.2%
Russian
3.5%
Sub-Saharan African
2.5%
Arab
2.2%
European
2.1%
French
1.7%
Scottish
1.0%
Ukrainian
0.9%
Scotch-Irish
0.8%
Greek
0.8%
British
0.7%
Austrian
0.6%
Belgian
0.6%
Welsh
0.6%
Swedish
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

16,280

Family Households

12,839

78.9%

Married Couples

11,470

70.5%

Non-Family Households

3,441

21.1%

Single Mother Households

1,053

6.5%

Single Father Households

316

1.9%

Living Alone

3,154

19.4%

Children Under 18

Total Children

10,693

In Married Couple

9,522

89.0%

With Single Mother

947

8.9%

With Single Father

224

2.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$250,001

Married Couple Income

$250,001

Single Mother Income

$116,350

Single Father Income

$250,001

Avg Family Size

2.8

Avg Non-Family Size

2.5

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

679

Grandparents Responsible

105

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$239,205

+227% vs national

Per Capita Income

$109,051

+193% vs national

Poverty Rate

3.7%

-73% vs national

Gini Index

0.4559

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.6%

-30% vs national

SNAP Recipients

2.9%

of households

How Potomac Compares

Potomac vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Potomac is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Potomac. The median household income here is $239,205.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
6.3%
$25-50K
4.4%
$50-75K
6.8%
$75-100K
4.5%
$100-150K
10.0%
$150-200K
10.6%
$200K+
57.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

-23% vs MD avg

Labor Force

22,895

Employed

21,990

Mean Commute

21 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

58.6%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

61.4%

of adults 25+

Median Age

47.0

Work from Home

33.1%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

295.3

100 = national avg

+195.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$129,915

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$307,072

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
400.0
Food
200.0
Transportation
202.8
Healthcare
200.0
Utilities
200.0

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,015

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,246

per month

The median household income in Potomac, MD is $239,205, which is 226.7% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $109,051. The poverty rate of 3.7% is lower than the MD state average of 9.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4559, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, compared to the state average of 4.7%. The labor force is 22,895. 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 21 minutes, with 33.1% working from home. About 53.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 295.3, which is 195.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 400.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $129,915 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$1,171,850

Median List Price

$1,225,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$345

Days on Market

84

Active Inventory

63

Months of Supply

2.0

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$1,352,475

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$3,818

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

19.4%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

42.9%

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.7%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
19.4%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
42.9%
Listings with Price Drops
20.6%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 1.7%List Price โ†“ 6.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

31

New Listings

31

Pending Sales

28

Homes Sold โ†“ 24.4%New Listings โ†“ 44.6%Pending โ†“ 37.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$345

Median List $/SF

$339

Sale $/SF โ†“ 2.8%List $/SF โ†‘ 3.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Potomac vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Potomac is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$1,105,900

Median Rent

$2,616

Total Housing Units

16,843

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Owner Occupied

85.1%

Renter Occupied

14.9%

Median Property Tax

$9,862

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$3,273

Housing Types

Single Family
85.2%
Multi-Family
14.7%
Mobile Home
0.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$9,862

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.89%

of home value

Median Home Value

$1,105,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$10,811

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($9,862) by the median home value ($1,105,900). In Potomac, MD, this works out to an effective rate of 0.89%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Potomac, MD is $1,171,850 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 84 days on the market. 19.4% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $345. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,818/month. About 85.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1977. There are 16,843 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $9,862. The effective tax rate is 0.89%, below the national average.

Crime data is not yet available for Potomac. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

91.7

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

92.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

19.9

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

63.5

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

21

Public Assistance

$249.2M

Individual Assistance

$9.6M

Most Common Type

Snowstorm

5 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $323.7M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormJan 2026โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$238.2M$5.9M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2016$2.8Mโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneNov 2012$465Kโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds โ†’Severe StormAug 2012$7.4Mโ€”
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneAug 2011$428Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormMay 2010โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormFeb 2010โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormJul 2006โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Isabel โ†’HurricaneSep 2003โ€”$233K
Snow โ†’Severe StormMar 2003โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormApr 2000โ€”โ€”
Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) โ†’SnowstormJan 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm โ†’SnowstormMar 1993โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & High Winds โ†’Severe StormAug 1989โ€”โ€”
Heavy Rains & Flooding โ†’FloodOct 1975โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Agnes โ†’FloodJun 1972โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 31 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

775

Total Claims Paid

$4,765,802

Avg Claim Payout

$6,149

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

12

Federal Funding

$3,282,396

Properties Protected

5

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.83

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
601.1: Generators3$566,891
601.2: Generators - Regular2$383,960
405.1: Other Minor Flood Control1$738,750
203.1: Wet Floodproofing Private Structures - Riverine; 500.2: Flood Control - Berm, Levee, or Dike1$1,385,623
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$69,000

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Potomac has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, heat wave, strong wind. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (5 declarations). 775 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $249,202,897 in public assistance recovery funding. $9,588,113 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

21.3%

14.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

16.2%

7.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.8%

2.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.4%

6.2pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

45.1%

Arthritis

23.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

3.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

9.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.2%

Loneliness

28.6%

Lack of Support

17.9%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

19.0%

Mobility

8.2%

Cognitive

7.1%

Hearing

5.8%

Vision

2.8%

Self-Care

2.0%

Independent Living

4.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Potomac has an obesity rate of 21.3%, which is 14.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.2%, 7.3pp below the national average. About 4.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.9 mi

Suburban Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Suburban Hospital4.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen4.9 miAcute Care - Department of Defenseโ€”Yes
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center5.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Sibley Memorial Hospital7.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Psychiatric Institute Of Washington7.7 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Pop. Served

1,080

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
THE OAKS OF THONOTOSASSA MHP3300
APPLEGATE MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY2750
SILVER HILL MANUF HOME COMM. (SC4060019)1800
WOODBINE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK1500
CRYSTAL ACRES MHP750
SPRING VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK700

There are 6 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

21 min

-11% vs national

Drive Alone

53.9%

-31% vs national

Public Transit

4.2%

+367% vs national

Work From Home

33.1%

+256% vs national

Carpool

5.5%

Walk / Bike

1.2%

combined

How Potomac's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2020)

Fatalities

1

2020

1-Year Avg

1

fatalities/yr

Cyclist

1

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Potomac, MD is 21 minutes, which is 10.7% below the national average of 23 minutes. 53.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 33.1% work from home, which is above the MD state average of 13.4%. Public transit is used by 4.2% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 5.5% of workers carpool. 1.0% walk to work. In 2020, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

97.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

92.5%

of households

No Internet

1.1%

of households

Total Households

16,280

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
92.5%
Cellular Data Plan
93.9%
Satellite
3.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
4.7%
No Internet Access
1.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.2%

of households

Smartphone

94.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

95.4%

of households

Tablet

83.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
99.2%
Smartphone
94.8%
Desktop / Laptop
95.4%
Tablet
83.0%
Smartphone Only
1.7%
No Computer
0.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

17.9ยข

per kWh

-6% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

13.0ยข

per kWh

-16% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

10.0ยข

per kWh

-16% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$166

residential

+13% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

5% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Maryland averages 17.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $166. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Potomac vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Population Served

1,080

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
THE OAKS OF THONOTOSASSA MHPCommunityGround water3300
APPLEGATE MOBILE HOME COMMUNITYCommunityGround water2750
SILVER HILL MANUF HOME COMM. (SC4060019)CommunityGround water1800
WOODBINE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water1500
CRYSTAL ACRES MHPCommunityGround water750
SPRING VIEW MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water700

97.8% of households in Potomac have broadband internet access. 92.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 1.1% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 1,080 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Potomac is located in Montgomery County, MD. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Potomac.

Election Overview

Source: Montgomery County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

386,581

75.2%

GOP Votes

112,637

21.9%

Total Votes

513,919

Margin

D+53.3%

Shift from 2020

R+6.4pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+53.3%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024386,581112,637513,91975.2%21.9%D+53.3
2020419,569101,222533,74378.6%19.0%D+59.6
2016309,76182,985408,30075.9%20.3%D+55.6

In the 2024 presidential election, Montgomery County recorded 513,919 total votes. Democrats won the county with 75.2% of the vote compared to 21.9% for Republicans, a margin of D+53.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+6.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Montgomery County has shifted 2.3 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

483

Total Assets

$3.6B

Total Income

$376.1M

Per 10K Residents

104.5

nonprofits

+112.0% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

65

Median Assets

$177K

Oldest Active

1938

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
70
Philanthropy
68
Arts & Culture
38
Religion
34
Human Services
32
International
26
Recreation & Sports
21
Health Care
19
Youth Development
16
Medical Research
14
Community Improvement
14
Public Benefit
12
Science & Tech
11
Animal-Related
10
Environment
6
Voluntary Health
6
Food & Agriculture
5
Housing & Shelter
5
Mental Health
3
Crime & Legal
2
Public Safety
2
Employment
1
Civil Rights
1
Social Science
1
Mutual Benefit
1
Unknown
1
93.4%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $3.4B of $3.6B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Potomac

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
GLENSTONE FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$3.0B$63.3M2007
BULLIS SCHOOL INCEducation$146.3M$70.6M1938
ST ANDREWS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL INCโ€”$94.9M$43.8M1979
MCLEAN SCHOOL OF MARYLAND INCEducation$37.6M$33.0M1978
THE HEIGHTS INCโ€”$32.1M$28.4M2002
DEUTSCHER SCHULVEREIN WASHINGTON D CEducation$19.9M$16.9M1990
THE DORNEY-KOPPEL FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$15.7M$2.3M2000
ROBERT H SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FOUNDATION INCEducation$13.5M$5.7M1975
FRANK AND BETTY WRIGHT FOUNDATION INCโ€”$12.8M$5.7M1975
LUTHER I REPLOGLE FOUNDATIONโ€”$12.1M$1.4M1966
FOULGER FAMILY FOUNDATION INCEducation$11.2M$840K2015
ZAIREN AND BEIBEI SUN FOUNDATION INCEducation$10.9M$2.5M2022
RONALD AND JOY PAUL FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$10.8M$4.4M2012
UNLEASH PROSPERITY INCPublic Benefit$10.1M$5.3M2016
SACHA SAUDA FOUNDATION INCFood & Agriculture$9.3M$1.2M2021
THE GREG AND CAMILLE BARONI FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$9.1M$3.0M2001
SCOTLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INCHousing & Shelter$8.5M$472K1967
INSPIRE ACCESS INCPhilanthropy$8.5M$5.7M2022
LEAFGLEN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.2M$2.1M2018
LEVITT FOUNDATIONโ€”$7.2M$2.6M1950
SIDGMORE FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.2M$1.7M1997
WILLIAM & EVA FOX FOUNDATIONโ€”$5.9M$1.2M1988
BARRON FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$5.3M$1.5M2017
COREArts & Culture$5.2M$5.5M2023
METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON ORTHODOX SENIORS HOUSING INCReligion$4.5M$1.7M1992
GORDON V & HELEN C SMITH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.3M$44K1986
BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$4.3M$1.9M2001
US AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOUNDATION INCHousing & Shelter$4.2M$163K2019
MANOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL INCEducation$4.0M$3.8M1976
FRANK ISLAM & DEBBIE DRIESMAN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.8M$270K2007
THE FREE STATE FOUNDATION INCEducation$3.7M$1.1M2007
ROBERT AND CHRISTINA SILBERMAN CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$3.6M$315K2010
MONTGOMERY COUNTY AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$3.6M$3.0M1979
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IAnimal-Related$3.4M$2.5M2019
HARBOR SCHOOL CORPORATIONEducation$3.1M$2.0M1976
TEN TALENTS FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$3.1M$935K2004
ALIGARH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DCEducation$3.1M$103K1981
AHNS FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$2.9M$3.7M2011
ESCUELA ARGENTINA INCEducation$2.8M$1.3M2002
AMARICAN-INDUS CORPORATIONEducation$2.8M$142K2012
SHRENSKY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$2.5M$362K2001
THE@WILLIAM J SHAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$2.3M$1.1M2001
ELANSA FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$2.2M$591K2009
LOUIS AND HELEN FANAROFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTDโ€”$2.1M$1.2M1983
PETCONNECT RESCUE INCAnimal-Related$2.1M$2.9M2005
NUFDI FUND INCInternational$2.0M$857K2014
SIKH HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INCEducation$1.8M$815K1999
ACHIEVEMENT REWARDS FOR COLLEGE SCIENTIST FNDATN METRO WASH CHPTRScience & Tech$1.7M$982K1970
MORRIS AND ANN ASHENDORF FOUNDATION INCโ€”$1.7M$1.1M1985
RON AND CHITRA GUPTA FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$1.7M$23K2008

Potomac, MD has 483 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $3.6B. The most common category is Education, with 70 organizations. 65 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 104.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1938.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

155

Total Approved

$32.6M

Jobs Supported

1,366

Per 10K Residents

33.5

SBA loans

-72.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

39

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

31 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)97% of all loans

Loans

151

Total Amount

$31.0M

Avg Loan

$205,489

Median Loan

$98,000

SBA Guaranteed

$22.4M(72%)

Jobs Supported

1,301

5043% of all loans

Loans

4

Total Amount

$1.6M

Avg Loan

$405,000

Median Loan

$454,500

7(a) โ€” 97%504 โ€” 3%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

19

12% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$7.2M

22% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$378,668

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services35 loans
NAICS 54
$9.0M
Accommodation & Food Services24 loans
NAICS 72
$7.4M
Construction12 loans
NAICS 23
$3.4M
Health Care & Social Assistance9 loans
NAICS 62
$2.0M
Other Services8 loans
NAICS 81
$617K

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Complete Mechanical & Electrical Solutions Llc5$3.1M
Cyberbahn Federal Solutions Llc1$2.4M
Knowledge Analytics Incorporated1$2.0M
Taron Llc1$1.6M
Diamond Mind Inc.4$1.4M
The River Beas Llc2$1.1M
Capon Holdings Llc1$920K
Executive Healthcare Services Pllc1$900K
Henry Sy & Emily Ching Sy1$850K
Pitango Padre Inc1$750K

Potomac, MD has received 155 SBA loans totaling $32.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 151 loans (97% of the total), supporting 1,301 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 4 loans totaling $1.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Potomac is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 31 loans. That works out to 33.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

45

Total Population

1,065,567

Avg Median Income

-$59,104,723

Avg Home Value

-$73,270,301

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
2000723,696$142,783$1,202,900$2,0663.1
2000828,743$123,653$894,100$2,2023.1
2001217,662$128,234$838,200$1,6382.1
2001515,413$250,001$1,208,700$2,0883.5
2001631,668$179,107$1,206,200$2,1054.4
200572,835N/AN/AN/A0.2
2019022,092$126,928$568,500$2,2414.4
2019412,334$166,423$792,200$2,3033.1
20812314$195,000$1,128,500$3,5010.2
2081430,822$150,401$976,500$2,3294.5
2081531,269$198,243$1,230,700$2,4085.4
2081618,081$231,284$1,166,100$2,7233.6
2081737,738$240,104$1,142,300$3,15514.0
208181,602$221,392$1,273,300N/A0.9
2085050,365$122,691$687,200$2,27714.1
2085114,660$113,951$523,800$1,9242.5
2085247,857$121,496$646,100$2,2128.1
2085331,438$157,168$605,800$1,9449.0
2085449,694$250,001$1,105,300$3,18033.9
2085516,557$147,708$614,900$2,40513.1
2087739,068$86,103$462,500$1,8625.6
2087865,236$142,062$675,200$2,18820.4
20880590$160,417$594,200N/A0.3
20889210N/AN/AN/A0.4
208920N/AN/AN/A0.1
208940N/AN/AN/A0.1
2089519,042$169,527$744,000$2,0754.1
20896890$250,001$994,200$2,7500.3
20899106$23,917N/A$8350.1
2090137,338$127,133$571,300$1,7855.3
2090253,170$111,408$531,200$2,0887.6
2090671,216$92,964$440,600$1,94512.7
2091045,096$107,994$690,900$1,9924.6
220271,781$250,001$1,041,900N/A0.6
2204325,658$143,836$868,600$2,1364.7
2204618,117$175,446$963,600$2,2162.7
2206616,884$250,001$1,240,100$3,50125.6
2210131,306$250,001$1,282,800$3,40713.1
2210228,577$153,816$1,003,700$2,47112.3
2218026,506$181,467$916,900$2,3355.9
2218115,529$212,156$928,400$2,7565.6
2218227,592$200,038$1,086,600$2,61812.5
2220517,566$192,951$1,070,500$1,8432.7
2220735,186$237,126$1,201,800$2,3056.5
222134,063$169,201$1,049,500$3,5010.6

Potomac, MD has 45 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,065,567. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$59,104,723. The average median home value is -$73,270,301. The average median monthly rent is -$103,701,719.

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