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Compare Potomac to Frederick

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

Questions and Answers:

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

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

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

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

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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