Potomac Heights, MD

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Potomac Heights Overview

1,166
TOTAL POPULATION
461
MALE POPULATION
705
FEMALE POPULATION
65.39
MALES / 100 FEMALES
152.93
FEMALES / 100 MALES
52.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$48,283
PER CAPITA INCOME
$114,653
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,202
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
81.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
490
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
46.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Potomac Heights

The most populous races in Potomac Heights are White / Caucasian (1,027 | 88.1%), Black / African American (74 | 6.4%), and Asian (29 | 2.5%).
Race in Potomac Heights
Race# Population% Population
Asian292.5%
Black / African American746.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino292.5%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,02788.1%
Two or more Races282.4%
Some other Race80.7%
Total1,166100.0%

Ancestry in Potomac Heights

The most populous ancestries reported in Potomac Heights are English (509 | 43.6%), American (139 | 11.9%), Irish (113 | 9.7%), Italian (55 | 4.7%), and German (52 | 4.5%), together accounting for 74.4% of all Potomac Heights residents.
Ancestry in Potomac Heights
Ancestry# Population% Population
African131.1%
American13911.9%
British90.8%
Dutch181.5%
English50943.6%
French Canadian60.5%
German524.5%
Irish1139.7%
Italian554.7%
Mexican211.8%
Polish70.6%
Puerto Rican80.7%
Scottish282.4%
Sri Lankan292.5%
Subsaharan African131.1%
Welsh60.5%
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Immigrants in Potomac Heights

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Potomac Heights came from Asia (29 | 2.5%), South Eastern Asia (29 | 2.5%), Vietnam (29 | 2.5%), England (10 | 0.9%), and Europe (10 | 0.9%), together accounting for 9.2% of all Potomac Heights residents.
Immigrants in Potomac Heights
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia292.5%
England100.9%
Europe100.9%
Northern Europe100.9%
South Eastern Asia292.5%
Vietnam292.5%
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Sex and Age in Potomac Heights

Sex and Age in Potomac Heights

The most populous age groups in Potomac Heights are 15 to 19 Years (90 | 19.5%) for men and 85 Years and over (139 | 19.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Potomac Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.0%)
5 to 9 Years12 (2.6%)35 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Years23 (5.0%)37 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years90 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years9 (1.9%)9 (1.3%)
25 to 29 Years7 (1.5%)24 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Years8 (1.7%)16 (2.3%)
35 to 39 Years14 (3.0%)54 (7.7%)
40 to 44 Years55 (11.9%)55 (7.8%)
45 to 49 Years40 (8.7%)36 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years83 (18.0%)63 (8.9%)
55 to 59 Years19 (4.1%)11 (1.6%)
60 to 64 Years47 (10.2%)61 (8.6%)
65 to 69 Years0 (0.0%)30 (4.3%)
70 to 74 Years40 (8.7%)33 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years6 (1.3%)42 (6.0%)
80 to 84 Years8 (1.7%)53 (7.5%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)139 (19.7%)
Total461 (100.0%)705 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Potomac Heights

Median Family Size in Potomac Heights

The median family size in Potomac Heights is 2.98 persons per family, with married-couple families (207 | 82.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (8 | 3.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Potomac Heights
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple207 (82.1%)3.13
Single Male/Father8 (3.2%)2.00
Single Female/Mother37 (14.7%)2.35
Total Families252 (100.0%)2.98

Median Household Size in Potomac Heights

The median household size in Potomac Heights is 1.84 persons per household, with married-couple households (207 | 32.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.2 persons per household. non-family households (380 | 60.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Potomac Heights
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple207 (32.8%)3.20
Single Male/Father8 (1.3%)2.00
Single Female/Mother37 (5.9%)2.35
Non-family380 (60.1%)1.06
Total Households632 (100.0%)1.84

Household Size by Marriage Status in Potomac Heights

Out of a total of 632 households in Potomac Heights, 252 (39.9%) are family households, while 380 (60.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 122, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 358.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Potomac Heights
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-358 (56.7%)
2-Person Households92 (14.6%)22 (3.5%)
3-Person Households122 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households8 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households24 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total252 (39.9%)380 (60.1%)

Female Fertility in Potomac Heights

Fertility by Age in Potomac Heights

Female Fertility by Age in Potomac Heights
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Potomac Heights

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Potomac Heights
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Potomac Heights

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Potomac Heights
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Potomac Heights

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Potomac Heights
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Potomac Heights

Income Overview in Potomac Heights

Per Capita Income in Potomac Heights is $48,283, while median incomes of families and households are $114,653 and $66,202 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,166$48,283
Median Family Income252$114,653
Mean Family Income252$141,544
Median Household Income632$66,202
Mean Household Income632$88,793
Income Deficit252$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,16619.01%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,16680.99¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,1660.40

Earnings by Sex in Potomac Heights

Average Earnings in Potomac Heights are $66,116, $72,188 for men and $58,468 for women, a difference of 19.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Potomac Heights
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male277 (54.4%)$72,188
Female232 (45.6%)$58,468
Total509 (100.0%)$66,116

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Potomac Heights

The most common earnings brackets in Potomac Heights are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (71 | 25.6%) and $100,000+ for women (69 | 29.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Potomac Heights
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)9 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49915 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9998 (2.9%)8 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9997 (2.5%)28 (12.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99911 (4.0%)40 (17.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9997 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99932 (11.6%)19 (8.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99927 (9.8%)31 (13.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99932 (11.6%)14 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99971 (25.6%)14 (6.0%)
$100,000+67 (24.2%)69 (29.7%)
Total277 (100.0%)232 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Potomac Heights

Average earnings in Potomac Heights are $77,978 for men and $58,468 for women, a difference of 25.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $106,635, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $65,491. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,234, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $31,417.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Potomac Heights
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$65,491$59,234
College or Associate's Degree$90,096$31,417
Bachelor's Degree$106,635$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$77,978$58,468

Family Income in Potomac Heights

Family Income Brackets in Potomac Heights

According to the Potomac Heights family income data, there are 86 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Potomac Heights
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000114.4%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99983.2%
$50,000 to $74,9992710.7%
$75,000 to $99,9993313.1%
$100,000 to $149,9998634.1%
$150,000 to $199,999249.5%
$200,000+6325.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Potomac Heights

3-person families (122 | 48.4%) account for the highest median family income in Potomac Heights with $139,231 per family, while 3-person families (122 | 48.4%) have the highest median income of $46,410 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Potomac Heights
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families92 (36.5%)$90,000
3-Person Families122 (48.4%)$139,231
4-Person Families8 (3.2%)$0
5-Person Families24 (9.5%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families6 (2.4%)$0
Total252 (100.0%)$114,653

Family Income by Number of Earners in Potomac Heights

Family Income by Number of Earners in Potomac Heights
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners19 (7.5%)$0
1 Earner113 (44.8%)$106,719
2 Earners97 (38.5%)$169,427
3+ Earners23 (9.1%)$0
Total252 (100.0%)$114,653

Household Income in Potomac Heights

Household Income Brackets in Potomac Heights

With 257 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Potomac Heights, accounting for 40.7% of all households. In contrast, only 17 households (2.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Potomac Heights
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000386.0%
$10,000 to $14,999172.7%
$15,000 to $24,999182.8%
$25,000 to $34,999436.8%
$35,000 to $49,999396.2%
$50,000 to $74,99925740.7%
$75,000 to $99,999274.3%
$100,000 to $149,9999915.7%
$150,000 to $199,999314.9%
$200,000+6310.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Potomac Heights

The median household income in Potomac Heights is $66,202, with the highest median household income of $113,056 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 188 households (29.7%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Potomac Heights
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years117 (18.5%)$96,806
45 to 64 Years188 (29.7%)$113,056
65+ Years327 (51.7%)$64,861
Total632 (100.0%)$66,202

Poverty in Potomac Heights

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Potomac Heights

With 3.7% poverty level for males and 5.8% for females among the residents of Potomac Heights, 55 to 64 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (13.6%) and 11 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Potomac Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years8 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years9 (13.6%)11 (15.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (14.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (4.3%)
Total17 (3.7%)41 (5.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Potomac Heights

According to the poverty statistics in Potomac Heights, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Potomac Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years35 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years23 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years15 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years61 (88.4%)109 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years123 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years57 (86.4%)61 (84.7%)
65 to 74 Years40 (100.0%)54 (85.7%)
75 Years and over14 (100.0%)224 (95.7%)
Total444 (96.3%)664 (94.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Potomac Heights

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Potomac Heights
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total207 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Potomac Heights

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Potomac Heights
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)11 (29.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Potomac Heights

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Potomac Heights
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)11 (24.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Potomac Heights

Employment by Class of Employer in Potomac Heights

Among the 476 employed individuals in Potomac Heights, private company employees (289 | 60.7%), federal government employees (127 | 26.7%), and local government employees (28 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Potomac Heights
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees28960.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations132.7%
Local Government Employees285.9%
State Government Employees194.0%
Federal Government Employees12726.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total476100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Potomac Heights

According to the labor force statistics for Potomac Heights, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,052), 46.6% or 490 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 14 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 31 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.5% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Potomac Heights
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years14 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years16 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years139 (78.1%)7 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years176 (79.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years19 (63.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years52 (48.1%)7 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years43 (41.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total490 (46.6%)14 (2.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Potomac Heights

According to labor force statistics for Potomac Heights, 73.0% of individuals (433) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (593) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 14 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 80 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.1% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Potomac Heights
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma144 (70.9%)10 (4.9%)
College / Associate Degree140 (60.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher69 (87.3%)8 (10.1%)
Total433 (73.0%)20 (3.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Potomac Heights

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Potomac Heights are Management (63 | 13.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (50 | 10.7%), Business & Financial (47 | 10.0%), Architecture & Engineering (26 | 5.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (24 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Potomac Heights

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Potomac Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Business & Financial (80.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (52.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Potomac Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Management27 (42.9%)36 (57.1%)
Business & Financial38 (80.8%)9 (19.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science26 (52.0%)24 (48.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)91 (49.7%)92 (50.3%)
Total (Overall)253 (53.9%)216 (46.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Potomac Heights are Cleaning & Maintenance (44 | 9.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (14 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (10 | 2.1%), Security & Protection (8 | 1.7%), and Law Enforcement (8 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Potomac Heights

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Potomac Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Potomac Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)22 (28.9%)54 (71.1%)
Total (Overall)253 (53.9%)216 (46.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Potomac Heights are Sales & Related (28 | 6.0%), and Office & Administration (13 | 2.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Potomac Heights

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Potomac Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4 (14.3%)24 (85.7%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)4 (9.8%)37 (90.2%)
Total (Overall)253 (53.9%)216 (46.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Potomac Heights are Construction & Extraction (60 | 12.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (25 | 5.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Potomac Heights

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Potomac Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)253 (53.9%)216 (46.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Potomac Heights are Material Moving (37 | 7.9%), Transportation (32 | 6.8%), and Production (15 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Potomac Heights

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Potomac Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Production6 (40.0%)9 (60.0%)
Transportation11 (34.4%)21 (65.6%)
Material Moving34 (91.9%)3 (8.1%)
Total (Category)51 (60.7%)33 (39.3%)
Total (Overall)253 (53.9%)216 (46.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Potomac Heights

Employment Industries in Potomac Heights

The major employment industries in Potomac Heights include Public Administration (125 | 26.7%), Construction (107 | 22.8%), Professional & Scientific (42 | 9.0%), Retail Trade (34 | 7.2%), and Transportation & Warehousing (32 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Potomac Heights

Employment Industries by Sex in Potomac Heights

The Potomac Heights industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Potomac Heights
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction101 (94.4%)6 (5.6%)
Manufacturing19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade4 (11.8%)30 (88.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing11 (34.4%)21 (65.6%)
Utilities11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific9 (21.4%)33 (78.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support10 (55.6%)8 (44.4%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration61 (48.8%)64 (51.2%)
Total253 (53.9%)216 (46.1%)

Education in Potomac Heights

School Enrollment in Potomac Heights

The most common levels of schooling among the 192 students in Potomac Heights are high school (87 | 45.3%), elementary school (61 | 31.8%), and kindergarten (35 | 18.2%).
School Enrollment in Potomac Heights
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten3518.2%
Elementary School6131.8%
Middle School00.0%
High School8745.3%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional94.7%
Total192100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Potomac Heights

Out of a total of 192 students who are enrolled in schools in Potomac Heights, 9 (4.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 183 (95.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 47 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Potomac Heights
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total183 (95.3%)9 (4.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Potomac Heights

Education (149 | 61.6%), engineering (26 | 10.7%), science & technology (13 | 5.4%), visual & performing arts (10 | 4.1%), and social sciences (9 | 3.7%) are the most common fields of study among 242 individuals in Potomac Heights who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Potomac Heights
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural72.9%
Physical & Health Sciences62.5%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences93.7%
Engineering2610.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology135.4%
Business72.9%
Education14961.6%
Literature & Languages62.5%
Liberal Arts & History93.7%
Visual & Performing Arts104.1%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total242100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Potomac Heights

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Potomac Heights

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Potomac Heights are males with 2 vehicles (138, accounting for 54.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (108, making up 61.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Potomac Heights
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)9 (4.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)49 (22.0%)
2 Vehicles138 (54.5%)108 (48.4%)
3 Vehicles78 (30.8%)40 (17.9%)
4 Vehicles24 (9.5%)9 (4.0%)
5 or more Vehicles13 (5.1%)8 (3.6%)
Total253 (100.0%)223 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Potomac Heights

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Potomac Heights are 60 to 89 minutes (107 commuters, 23.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (83 commuters, 18.5%), and less than 5 minutes (70 commuters, 15.6%).
Commute Time in Potomac Heights
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7015.6%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes408.9%
20 to 24 Minutes8318.5%
25 to 29 Minutes388.5%
30 to 34 Minutes122.7%
35 to 39 Minutes92.0%
40 to 44 Minutes71.6%
45 to 59 Minutes4510.0%
60 to 89 Minutes10723.8%
90 or more Minutes388.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Potomac Heights

The most common commute times in Potomac Heights are 60 to 89 minutes (89 commuters, 39.4%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (76 commuters, 34.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Potomac Heights
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes34 (15.0%)36 (16.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes26 (11.5%)14 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes7 (3.1%)76 (34.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes16 (7.1%)22 (9.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes12 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes9 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (3.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes19 (8.4%)26 (11.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes89 (39.4%)18 (8.1%)
90 or more Minutes14 (6.2%)24 (10.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Potomac Heights

The most frequent times of departure to work in Potomac Heights are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (67, 29.6%) for males and 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (38, 17.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Potomac Heights
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM58 (25.7%)38 (17.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM42 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM10 (4.4%)8 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)18 (8.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM67 (29.6%)36 (16.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4 (1.8%)13 (5.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM19 (8.4%)31 (13.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9 (4.0%)14 (6.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)24 (10.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)32 (14.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM17 (7.5%)6 (2.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)3 (1.3%)
Total226 (100.0%)223 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Potomac Heights

Occupancy by Ownership in Potomac Heights

Of the total 632 dwellings in Potomac Heights, owner-occupied units account for 502 (79.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 130 (20.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Potomac Heights
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units50279.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units13020.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units632100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Potomac Heights

Occupancy by Household Size in Potomac Heights
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household35856.7%
2-Person Household11418.0%
3-Person Household12219.3%
4+ Person Household386.0%
Total Housing Units632100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Potomac Heights

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Potomac Heights
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household239 (66.8%)119 (33.2%)
2-Person Household103 (90.3%)11 (9.7%)
3-Person Household122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units502 (79.4%)130 (20.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Potomac Heights

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Potomac Heights
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma153 (93.3%)11 (6.7%)
College/Associate Degree222 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher74 (38.3%)119 (61.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Potomac Heights

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Potomac Heights
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years304.8%
35 to 44 Years8713.8%
45 to 54 Years11718.5%
55 to 64 Years7111.2%
65 to 74 Years8713.8%
75 to 84 Years10116.0%
85 Years and Over13922.0%
Total632100.0%

Housing Finances in Potomac Heights

Median Income by Occupancy in Potomac Heights

Median Income by Occupancy in Potomac Heights
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied502 (79.4%)$65,676
Renter-Occupied130 (20.6%)$66,366
Average632 (100.0%)$66,202

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Potomac Heights

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Potomac Heights
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00038 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99917 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99910 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99943 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99939 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999138 (27.5%)119 (91.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (3.2%)11 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99999 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more94 (18.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total502 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Potomac Heights

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Potomac Heights
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30045 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499166 (33.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79989 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99960 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49984 (16.7%)8 (6.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99918 (3.6%)3 (2.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49934 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more6 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total502 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Potomac Heights

Housing Structures in Potomac Heights

Housing Structures in Potomac Heights
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached36758.1%
Single Unit, Attached25740.7%
2 Unit Apartments81.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total632100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Potomac Heights

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Potomac Heights
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached248 (67.6%)119 (32.4%)
Single Unit, Attached254 (98.8%)3 (1.2%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total502 (79.4%)130 (20.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Potomac Heights

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Potomac Heights
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms56 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms186 (37.0%)119 (91.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms225 (44.8%)11 (8.5%)
8 or more Rooms35 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total502 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Potomac Heights

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Potomac Heights
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas64 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity236 (47.0%)11 (8.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene160 (31.9%)119 (91.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels42 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total502 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Potomac Heights

Household Vehicle Usage in Potomac Heights
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle27 (5.4%)119 (91.5%)
1 Vehicle203 (40.4%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles163 (32.5%)11 (8.5%)
3 or more Vehicles109 (21.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total502 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Potomac Heights

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Potomac Heights

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units300202
Median Property Value$76,300$73,800
Median Household Income$58,468$87
Monthly Housing Costs$462$6
Real Estate Taxes$1,187$38

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Potomac Heights

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Potomac Heights
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00054 (18.0%)53 (26.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999140 (46.7%)84 (41.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999106 (35.3%)49 (24.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)10 (5.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)6 (3.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total300 (100.0%)202 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Potomac Heights

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Potomac Heights
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00029 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99927 (9.0%)9 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (8.7%)8 (4.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99918 (6.0%)17 (8.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999123 (41.0%)21 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)15 (7.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99970 (23.3%)16 (7.9%)
$150,000 or more7 (2.3%)29 (14.4%)
Total300 (100.0%)202 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Potomac Heights

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Potomac Heights
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x152 (50.7%)107,344 (53,140.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x91 (30.3%)152 (75.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x18 (6.0%)10 (5.0%)
4.0x or more21 (7.0%)17 (8.4%)
Total300 (100.0%)202 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Potomac Heights

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Potomac Heights
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80010 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499167 (55.7%)61 (30.2%)
$800 to $1,49978 (26.0%)51 (25.3%)
Total300 (100.0%)202 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Potomac Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Potomac Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Potomac Heights
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years177 (96.7%)6 (3.3%)
19 to 25 Years50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years160 (93.6%)11 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years218 (98.2%)4 (1.8%)
55 to 64 Years138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older248 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,138 (98.2%)21 (1.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Potomac Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Potomac Heights
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen177 (96.7%)6 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Potomac Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Potomac Heights
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00076 (90.5%)8 (9.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99990 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999297 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (87.7%)7 (12.3%)
$100,000 and over625 (99.1%)6 (0.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Potomac Heights

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Potomac Heights
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years6 (3.3%)171 (93.4%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years7 (4.1%)153 (89.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)218 (98.2%)
55 to 64 Years87 (63.0%)92 (66.7%)
65 to 74 Years103 (100.0%)82 (79.6%)
75 Years and over248 (100.0%)240 (96.8%)
Total451 (38.9%)1,050 (90.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Potomac Heights

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Potomac Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years39 (15.1%)20 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years10 (25.0%)33 (52.4%)
75 Years and over14 (100.0%)62 (26.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Potomac Heights

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Potomac Heights: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (8.9%)20 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years10 (25.0%)6 (9.5%)
75 Years and over6 (42.9%)18 (7.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Potomac Heights: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Potomac Heights: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (12.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (3.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Potomac Heights: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (6.2%)20 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)27 (42.9%)
75 Years and over14 (100.0%)44 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Potomac Heights: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (3.5%)20 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (57.1%)18 (7.7%)

Technology Access in Potomac Heights

Computing Device Access in Potomac Heights

Computing Device Access in Potomac Heights
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop51080.7%
Smartphone43368.5%
Tablet30448.1%
No Computing Device619.7%
Total632100.0%

Internet Access in Potomac Heights

Internet Access in Potomac Heights
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home50980.5%
Cellular Data Only365.7%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet8713.8%
Total632100.0%

Potomac Heights Summary

Potomac Heights is a small, unincorporated community located in Charles County, Maryland. It is situated on the Potomac River, just south of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The community is home to a diverse population of approximately 1,000 people, and is known for its scenic views of the river and its close proximity to the nation’s capital.

Geography

Potomac Heights is located in Charles County, Maryland, approximately 25 miles south of Washington, D.C. The community is situated on the Potomac River, and is bordered by the towns of Indian Head and Bryans Road to the north, and the towns of La Plata and Port Tobacco to the south. The community is located in a rural area, and is surrounded by farmland and wooded areas.
The Potomac River is the main geographic feature of the area, and provides a scenic backdrop for the community. The river is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities. The community is also located near several state parks, including Smallwood State Park and Piscataway Park.

History

Potomac Heights was first settled in the early 1800s by a group of farmers and fishermen. The community was originally known as “Potomac Landing”, and was a popular destination for travelers and traders. In the late 1800s, the community was renamed “Potomac Heights”, and the area began to develop into a residential community.
In the early 1900s, the community was home to a number of small businesses, including a general store, a post office, and a blacksmith shop. The community also had a school, which was attended by local children.
In the mid-1900s, the community began to experience rapid growth, as more people moved to the area to take advantage of its close proximity to Washington, D.C. The community was eventually annexed by Charles County in the late 1960s.

Economy

The economy of Potomac Heights is largely based on the service industry. The community is home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services. The community is also home to a number of government contractors, which provide employment opportunities for local residents.
The community is also home to a number of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and camping. The Potomac River is a popular destination for recreational activities, and the community is home to several marinas and boat launches.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Potomac Heights was 1,000 people. The population is largely white (90%), with a small percentage of African Americans (7%) and Hispanics (3%). The median household income is $75,000, and the median home value is $250,000.
The community is served by the Charles County Public Schools system, and is home to several churches. The community is also home to a number of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and camping.

Conclusion

Potomac Heights is a small, unincorporated community located in Charles County, Maryland. The community is situated on the Potomac River, and is known for its scenic views and close proximity to Washington, D.C. The community is home to a diverse population of approximately 1,000 people, and is largely supported by the service industry. The community is also home to a number of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and camping.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Potomac Heights?
Total Population of Potomac Heights is 1,166.
What is the Total Male Population of Potomac Heights?
Total Male Population of Potomac Heights is 461.
What is the Total Female Population of Potomac Heights?
Total Female Population of Potomac Heights is 705.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Potomac Heights?
There are 65.39 Males per 100 Females in Potomac Heights.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Potomac Heights?
There are 152.93 Females per 100 Males in Potomac Heights.
What is the Median Population Age in Potomac Heights?
Median Population Age in Potomac Heights is 52.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Potomac Heights
Average Family Size in Potomac Heights is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Potomac Heights
Average Household Size in Potomac Heights is 1.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Potomac Heights?
Per Capita income in Potomac Heights is $48,283.
What is the Median Family Income in Potomac Heights?
Median Family Income in Potomac Heights is $114,653.
What is the Median Household income in Potomac Heights?
Median Household Income in Potomac Heights is $66,202.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Potomac Heights?
Income or Wage Gap in Potomac Heights is 19.0%.
Women in Potomac Heights earn 81.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Potomac Heights?
Inequality or Gini Index in Potomac Heights is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Potomac Heights?
There are 490 People in the Labor Forcein in Potomac Heights.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Potomac Heights?
46.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Potomac Heights.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Potomac Heights?
Unemployment Rate in Potomac Heights is 2.9%.