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Demographic Analysis of Potomac Woods: A Predominantly White, Affluent Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Potomac Woods, a neighborhood in Rockville, Maryland, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 73% of the neighborhood. The area has a median income of $195,543 in 2022, placing it above national averages. Potomac Woods is located near the National Institutes of Health and other major research facilities.
Over the past decade, Potomac Woods has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with the white population remaining above 69% since 2013. The Asian population increased from 13% in 2013 to 18% in 2017-2018, before declining to 12% by 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 8% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. Black, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial populations have remained relatively stable and small throughout the decade.
The median income in Potomac Woods has fluctuated between approximately $192,000 and $200,000 throughout the observed period. The population has decreased from 3,094 in 2010 to 2,435 in 2022. This could indicate a trend towards smaller household sizes or a shift in housing preferences.
The demographic stability of Potomac Woods contrasts with national trends that have shown increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The neighborhood's proximity to major research institutions and government facilities in the Washington D.C. metro area likely contributes to its economic resilience and demographic stability.
Potomac Woods presents a picture of demographic and economic stability. Its persistent Low Diversity and White Majority status, coupled with consistently high median incomes, suggest a well-established community that has been somewhat insulated from broader demographic shifts seen in other parts of the country. The subtle increases in Asian and Hispanic populations hint at the potential for gradual diversification in the future, should these trends continue or accelerate.
