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Compare Potomac to Essex

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

Questions and Answers:

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

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

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

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

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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