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Compare Potomac to Columbia
This post compares Potomac, Maryland to Columbia, 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 | Potomac (CDP) | Columbia (CDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,780 | 103,170 |
| Income (median) | $128,408 | $72,393 |
| Home Value (median) | $893,600 | $367,600 |
| White | 71% | 53% |
| Black | 5% | 27% |
| Asian | 19% | 12% |
| With Kids | 37% | 32% |
| Age (median) | 47 | 37 |
| Rentals | 12% | 33% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Potomac or Columbia?
A: Potomac has a much smaller population count than Columbia: 45780 compared with 103170 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Potomac or in Columbia?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Potomac.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Potomac or Columbia?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Potomac.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Columbia does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 12% for Potomac versus 33% for Columbia.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Potomac may include: Bethesda, North-Potomac, and Olney.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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