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Compare Towson to Potomac

This post compares Towson, Maryland to Potomac, 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 Towson (CDP) Potomac (CDP)
Population 58,766 45,780
Income (median) $64,977 $128,408
Home Value (median) $345,500 $893,600
White 77% 71%
Black 13% 5%
Asian 4% 19%
With Kids 27% 37%
Age (median) 33 47
Rentals 40% 12%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Towson or Potomac?
A: Towson has a larger population count than Potomac: 58766 compared with 45780 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Towson does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 40% for Towson versus 12% for Potomac.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Towson may include: Frederick, Annapolis, and Catonsville.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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