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Compare Potomac to Wheaton

This post compares Potomac, Maryland to Wheaton, 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) Wheaton (CDP)
Population 45,780 50,095
Income (median) $128,408 $45,313
Home Value (median) $893,600 $348,400
White 71% 36%
Black 5% 16%
Asian 19% 13%
With Kids 37% 39%
Age (median) 47 36
Rentals 12% 34%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Potomac or Wheaton?
A: Potomac has a similar population count than Wheaton: 45780 compared with 50095 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Wheaton does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 12% for Potomac versus 34% for Wheaton.

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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