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Compare Frederick to Potomac

This post compares Frederick, 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 Frederick (city) Potomac (CDP)
Population 69,330 45,780
Income (median) $50,656 $128,408
Home Value (median) $255,100 $893,600
White 67% 71%
Black 18% 5%
Asian 6% 19%
With Kids 32% 37%
Age (median) 35 47
Rentals 44% 12%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Frederick or Potomac?
A: Frederick has a larger population count than Potomac: 69330 compared with 45780 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Frederick does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 44% for Frederick versus 12% for Potomac.

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

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

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