Potomac Park, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 978, Potomac Park's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Potomac Park is a small community located in Maryland, within Allegany County. The total population is 978. It ranks as the 335th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Potomac Park is 44.7 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 12.8% 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 Park is $53,221. This is 49% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 83% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $139,400. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $419,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Potomac Park is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Potomac Park has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.8% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Asian population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

8.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 81% 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 93.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Potomac Park, 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.