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North Potomac, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 24,410.
Population change since 2000: +5.9%
Males: 12,043  (49.3%)
Females: 12,367  (50.7%)
Median resident age:

45.0 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip codes: 20878.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $171,557 (it was $109,173 in 2000)
North Potomac:

$171,557
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $69,315 (it was $37,573 in 2000)

North Potomac CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $802,819 (it was $305,400 in 2000)
North Potomac:

$802,819
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $970,096; detached houses: over $1,000,000; townhouses or other attached units: $696,352; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $438,808; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $461,849

Median gross rent in 2022: $2,453.

March 2022 cost of living index in North Potomac: 181.4 (very high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.7%
(2.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 7.5% for Black residents, 3.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.9% for American Indian residents, 6.6% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in North Potomac, MD (2022)
    • 10,06140.9%Asian alone
    • 9,60339.1%White alone
    • 1,8067.3%Black alone
    • 1,7507.1%Hispanic
    • 1,2365.0%Two or more races
    • 780.3%Other race alone
    • 260.1%American Indian alone

Races in North Potomac detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Irish (3.8%), American (3.4%), Russian (2.4%), Iranian (2.2%), English (2.1%), European (2.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 257 feet

Land area: 6.54 square miles.

Population density: 3,731 people per square mile   (average).

North Potomac, Maryland map

10,465 residents are foreign born (28.9% Asia, 4.9% Latin America).

This place:

42.6%
Maryland:

15.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $6,502 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $6,992 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Gaithersburg, MD (2.4 miles , pop. 52,613).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (17.4 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (127.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Gaithersburg, MD (1.6 miles ),
Darnestown, MD (1.6 miles ),
Travilah, MD (1.7 miles ),
Derwood, MD (2.0 miles ),
Washington Grove, MD (2.1 miles ),
Rockville, MD (2.2 miles ),
Redland, MD (2.3 miles ),
Potomac, MD (2.4 miles )

Latitude: 39.10 N, Longitude: 77.23 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -5,566 (-22.6%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 5,395 (43.0%)

Distribution of median household income in North Potomac, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in North Potomac, MD in 2022

Property values in North Potomac, MD

North Potomac satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Maryland:

2.0%
Most common industries in North Potomac, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (22.5%)
  • Public administration (11.8%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (25.5%)
  • Public administration (13.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Health care (4.9%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.9%)
  • Construction (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (19.0%)
  • Educational services (15.6%)
  • Health care (10.7%)
  • Public administration (9.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.3%)
Most common occupations in North Potomac, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Computer specialists (10.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Life and physical scientists (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
  • Top executives (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Computer specialists (13.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Life and physical scientists (6.8%)
  • Engineers (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Top executives (5.1%)
  • Lawyers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Computer specialists (8.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.4%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)

Average climate in North Potomac, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

North Potomac, Maryland average temperatures North Potomac, Maryland average precipitation North Potomac, Maryland humidity North Potomac, Maryland wind speed North Potomac, Maryland snowfall North Potomac, Maryland sunshine North Potomac, Maryland clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 94.4. This is worse than average.

City:

94.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.269. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.269
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 8.65. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.65
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.324. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.324
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 14.0. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 1.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.37. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.37
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2016 was 0.00212. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00212
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

North Potomac-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Maryland state average. It is 11% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/5/1979, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.0 miles away from the North Potomac place center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/1/1973, a category F3 tornado 16.1 miles away from the place center injured 37 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

North Potomac-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 56% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 90.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 106.4 miles away from North Potomac center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 88.9 miles away from North Potomac center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 235.0 miles away from North Potomac center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 102.8 miles away from North Potomac center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 110.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Montgomery County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Snowstorms: 4, Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
North Potomac topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near North Potomac:

  • CELTIC HEALTHCARE OF MARYLAND (Home Health Center, about 1 miles away; GAITHERSBURG, MD)
  • POTOMAC RIDGE ADVENTIST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (Hospital, about 2 miles away; ROCKVILLE, MD)
  • ADVENTIST REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF MARYLAND (Hospital, about 2 miles away; ROCKVILLE, MD)
  • DAVITA - ROCKVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; ROCKVILLE, MD)
  • SHADY GROVE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; ROCKVILLE, MD)
  • MONTGOMERY HOSPICE SOCIETY (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; ROCKVILLE, MD)
  • ADVANCED DIALYSIS CENTER - ROCKVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; ROCKVILLE, MD)

Amtrak stations near North Potomac:

  • 5 miles: ROCKVILLE (HUNGERFORD DR. & PARK ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 16 miles: DULLES INTERNATIONAL AP'T (HERNDON, DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 19 miles: WASHINGTON (50 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. N.E.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities and snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to North Potomac:

  • Montgomery College (about 5 miles; Rockville, MD; Full-time enrollment: 17,999)
  • American University (about 14 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 9,850)
  • University of the District of Columbia (about 14 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 3,675)
  • Marymount University (about 15 miles; Arlington, VA; FT enrollment: 3,361)
  • Georgetown University (about 16 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 12,535)
  • Stratford University (about 16 miles; Fairfax, VA; FT enrollment: 2,570)
  • Medtech Institute (about 17 miles; Falls Church, VA; FT enrollment: 2,900)

Public elementary/middle schools in North Potomac:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in North Potomac: Dicovery Industrial Park (A), The Willows of Potomac Community Center & Clubhouse (B), The Willows of Potomac Pool (C), Rockville Volunteer Fire Department Station 31 (D), Quince Orchard Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Travilah Square Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in North Potomac include: Poplar Grove Baptist Church (A), Church of God of Prophecy (B), Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Rich Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in North Potomac include: Big Pines Park (1), Aberdeen Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Montgomery County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.0 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

85.4%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.2%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
18 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
5 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards in 2000

For population 15 years and over in North Potomac:

Marital status in North Potomac, MD
  • Never married: 27.7%
  • Now married: 61.1%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 3.9%
  • Divorced: 6.8%

For population 25 years and over in North Potomac:

  • High school or higher: 96.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 75.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 42.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Maryland average:

12.7

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - North Potomac
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for North Potomac, MD (based on Montgomery County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic122,56939
Evangelical Protestant104,377319
Mainline Protestant73,637186
Other70,946153
Orthodox9,88914
Black Protestant3,18922
None587,170-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 203
This county:

2.16 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.02 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 94
This county:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 134
Montgomery County:

1.42 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 556
Here:

5.91 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Montgomery County:

6.7%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

18.8%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Montgomery County:

19.9%
State:

15.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
North Potomac:

55.5%
Maryland:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

54.0%
Maryland:

47.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

27.3
Maryland:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
North Potomac:

17.8%
Maryland:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

12.9%
State:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
North Potomac:

30.4%
Maryland:

34.1%

General health condition:
North Potomac:

61.1%
Maryland:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

83.1%
Maryland:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of North Potomac, MD Residents

6.39% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($98,213 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.39%
Maryland average:

7.42%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($657 average AGI)
Montgomery County:

0.04%
Maryland average:

0.05%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Prince George's County, MD  1.02% ($50,786 average AGI)
from District of Columbia, DC  0.89% ($159,408)
from Fairfax County, VA  0.28% ($105,452)


7.69% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($102,008 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.69%
Maryland average:

7.91%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($861 average AGI)
Montgomery County:

0.05%
Maryland average:

0.04%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Prince George's County, MD  0.89% ($52,541 average AGI)
to Frederick County, MD  0.74% ($85,503)
to District of Columbia, DC  0.54% ($95,806)

Businesses in North Potomac, MD

  • Papa John's Pizza: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in North Potomac:

  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WTNT (570 AM; 5 kW; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMAL (630 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WCTN (950 AM; 2 kW; POTOMAC-CABIN JOHN, MD; Owner: SEVEN LOCKS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLXE (1600 AM; 1 kW; ROCKVILLE, MD; Owner: MULTICULTURAL RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWRC (1260 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in North Potomac:

  • WARW (94.7 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWDC-FM (101.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WIHT (99.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WASH (97.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WRQX (107.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WHUR-FM (96.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WKYS (93.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WJFK-FM (106.7 FM; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WJZW (105.9 FM; WOODBRIDGE, VA; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WGTS (91.9 FM; TAKOMA PARK, MD; Owner: COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMZQ-FM (98.7 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WETA (90.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WGMS-FM (103.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WCSP-FM (90.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NATIONAL CABLE SATELLITE CORPORATION)
  • WAMU (88.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE EXEC. COMM. OF THE BD. OF TRUSTEES OF AMERICAN UNIV.)
  • WBIG-FM (100.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMMJ (102.3 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WAVA (105.1 FM; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WPFW (89.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: PACIFICA FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around North Potomac:

  • WETA-TV (Channel 26; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE GREATER WASHINGTON ED TELECOMM. ASSOC)
  • WTTG (Channel 5; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WJLA-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ACC LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUSA (Channel 9; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE DETROIT NEWS, INC.)
  • WDCA (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHUT-TV (Channel 32; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WBDC-TV (Channel 50; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRC-TV (Channel 4; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WRC-TV), INC.)
  • WNVC (Channel 56; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W28BY (Channel 63; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFORMATION SUPER STATION, L.L.C.)
  • WBAL-TV (Channel 11; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WBAL HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WMAR-TV (Channel 2; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBFF (Channel 45; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CHESAPEAKE TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNUV (Channel 54; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE (WNUV-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WZDC-LP (Channel 64; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ONDA CAPITAL, INC.)
  • WUTB (Channel 24; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WMDO-CA (Channel 30; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WJZ-TV (Channel 13; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WMPT (Channel 22; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WPXW (Channel 66; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: PAXSON WASHINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WKRP-LP (Channel 42; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA, LLC)
  • W52AS (Channel 52; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WNVT (Channel 53; GOLDVEIN, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Fatal accident count

North Potomac fatal accident list:

Nov 16, 2020 06:33 PM, Sr-28 Darnestown Rd, Lat: 39.115236, Lon: -77.245381, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 2, 2019 04:16 AM, Cr-4226, Cr-7009, Lat: 39.096522, Lon: -77.203567, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 25, 2015 11:50 PM, Cr-210, Lat: 39.083131, Lon: -77.249450, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 21, 2013 02:34 PM, Cr-7009, Cr-212, Lat: 39.093114, Lon: -77.196489, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 3, 2000 09:46 AM, Great Seneca Hwy, Lat: 39.096570, Lon: -77.203646, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lat: 39.114000 Lon: -77.197917, Call Sign: WQQL704,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.862 MHz, 457.862 MHz, 452.487 MHz, 457.487 MHz, 456.237 MHz, Grant Date: 01/22/2013, Expiration Date: 01/22/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/25/2023, Certifier: Stephen Slone, Registrant: Teltronic, Inc., 7051-E Muirkirk Meadows Dr., Beltsville, MD 20705, Phone: (301) 468-6500, Fax: (301) 816-0007, Email:

  • Lat: 39.094306 Lon: -77.241028, Call Sign: WQRY627,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.790 MHz, 154.482 MHz, 159.630 MHz, 160.177 MHz, 159.870 MHz, Grant Date: 08/15/2013, Expiration Date: 08/15/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/21/2023, Certifier: Manish Shah, Registrant: Radiophone Engineering, Inc., 534 West Walnut, Springfield, MO 65806, Phone: (417) 862-9400, Fax: (417) 862-6768, Email:

  • Lat: 39.115583 Lon: -77.249833, Call Sign: WQRZ241,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.287 MHz, 452.662 MHz, 457.662 MHz, 452.037 MHz, 452.637 MHz, Grant Date: 08/16/2013, Expiration Date: 08/16/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/21/2023, Certifier: David Angell, Registrant: Teltronic, Inc., 7051-E Muirkirk Meadows Dr., Beltsville, MD 20705, Phone: (301) 468-6500, Fax: (301) 816-0007, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • DC-WSH5437A, Quince Orchard Road (Lat: 39.086111 Lon: -77.249111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 41 m, Overall height: 43 m, Call Sign: WQMI325,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/13/2010, Expiration Date: 08/13/2020, Cancellation Date: 01/06/2020, Certifier: Nadja S Sodos-Wallace, Registrant: Sprint Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, M/S: Varesa0209, Reston, VA 20196, Phone: (800) 572-8256, Fax: (703) 433-4483, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

54 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in North Potomac)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in North Potomac)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED37$489,301170$407,1021,208$352,94723$196,66721$306,6021$391,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$334,00011$541,63690$355,0245$227,0003$298,3330$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED3$488,55015$385,585163$398,46815$167,4684$233,0320$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN9$408,18327$409,943151$380,33211$249,5112$161,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$07$344,01953$389,0793$314,8074$357,1620$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 7006.05 , 7006.06, 7006.07, 7012.09

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED16$368,2419$407,4440$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$316,6675$473,8001$252,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$174,0000$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$505,5031$405,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 7006.05 , 7006.06, 7006.07, 7012.09

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in North Potomac, MD
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in North Potomac, MD - Value

2006 - 2012 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2006 - 2012 the average number of fires per year is 57. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 102 took place in 2007, and the least - 22 in 2006. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in North Potomac, MD When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (45.9%), and Structure Fires (31.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in North Potomac, MD
    • 18445.9%Outside Fires
    • 12531.2%Structure Fires
    • 6516.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 276.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for North Potomac, MD
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in North Potomac, MD
  • 50.8%Utility gas
  • 43.1%Electricity
  • 4.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.3%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in North Potomac, MD
  • 55.4%Utility gas
  • 44.2%Electricity
  • 0.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


North Potomac compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

North Potomac on our top lists:

  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in China (population 500+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Taiwan (population 500+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (population 500+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people having Master's or Doctorate degrees (population 5,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Eastern Asia (population 500+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: life, physical, and social science occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: computer and mathematical occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: life, physical, and social science occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Western Africa (population 500+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Western Asia (population 500+)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: computer and mathematical occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest median household income (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 100 best educated cities (highest percentage of bachelor degree holding residents) (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Asia (population 500+)"
  • #91 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: professional, scientific, and technical services (population 5,000+)"
  • #91 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: professional, scientific, and technical services (population 5,000+)"
  • #99 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Hong Kong (population 500+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
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