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Compare Essex to Potomac

This post compares Essex, Maryland to Potomac, Maryland across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Essex (CDP) Potomac (CDP)
Population 39,494 45,780
Income (median) $42,263 $128,408
Home Value (median) $180,900 $893,600
White 65% 71%
Black 29% 5%
Asian 1% 19%
With Kids 33% 37%
Age (median) 37 47
Rentals 43% 12%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Essex or Potomac?
A: Essex has a similar population count than Potomac: 39494 compared with 45780 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Essex or in Potomac?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Essex.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Essex or Potomac?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Essex.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Essex does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 43% for Essex versus 12% for Potomac.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Essex may include: Middle-River, Parkville, and Glen-Burnie.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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