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Compare Potomac to Gaithersburg
This post compares Potomac, Maryland to Gaithersburg, 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) | Gaithersburg (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,780 | 67,417 |
| Income (median) | $128,408 | $58,389 |
| Home Value (median) | $893,600 | $380,300 |
| White | 71% | 48% |
| Black | 5% | 18% |
| Asian | 19% | 18% |
| With Kids | 37% | 36% |
| Age (median) | 47 | 35 |
| Rentals | 12% | 47% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Potomac or Gaithersburg?
A: Potomac has a smaller population count than Gaithersburg: 45780 compared with 67417 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Potomac or in Gaithersburg?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Potomac.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Potomac or Gaithersburg?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Potomac.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Gaithersburg does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 12% for Potomac versus 47% for Gaithersburg.
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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