Potomac Heights, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Potomac Heights is a small community located in Maryland, within Charles County. The total population is 1,351. It ranks as the 307th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Potomac Heights is 51.4 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 12.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Potomac Heights is $71,786. This is 31% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $115,800. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $419,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Potomac Heights is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Potomac Heights is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.1%. The Black or African American population (6.5%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Potomac Heights, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.