North Potomac, MD Demographics

A map of North Potomac's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,078	10,515	42.1%	44.2%
Asian	9,682	8,958	40.5%	37.7%
Hispanic	1,582	1,442	6.6%	6.1%
Black	1,456	1,729	6.1%	7.3%
Multiracial	889	986	3.7%	4.1%
Native American/Other	235	160	1.0%	0.7%

North Potomac, Maryland has an estimated population of 23,922, a less than 1% change from the 23,790 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.1% White, 40.5% Asian, 6.6% Hispanic, 6.1% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Potomac, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Potomac is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Potomac, that probability was 65.2% in 2020 and 64.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Potomac is ranked the 62nd most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). North Potomac was ranked the 63rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Potomac's White Population

10,078 residents of North Potomac, or 42.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Potomac is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. North Potomac ranks 402nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Potomac's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of North Potomac's population has decreased from 44.2% to 42.1%.

North Potomac is more White than neighboring Gaithersburg (29.7% White). North Potomac is less White than neighboring Travilah (49.3% White), Darnestown (71.4% White), Washington Grove (83.9% White), and Rockville (43.2% White).

North Potomac's Black Population

1,456 residents of North Potomac, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Potomac is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. North Potomac ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Potomac's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Black residents' share of North Potomac's population has decreased from 7.3% to 6.1%.

North Potomac is more Black than neighboring Travilah (5% Black), Darnestown (1.7% Black), and Washington Grove (1% Black). North Potomac is less Black than neighboring Gaithersburg (14.6% Black), and Rockville (11% Black).

North Potomac's Asian Population

9,682 residents of North Potomac, or 40.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Potomac is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. North Potomac ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Potomac's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Asian residents' share of North Potomac's population has increased from 37.7% to 40.5%.

North Potomac is more Asian than neighboring Travilah (33.5% Asian), Gaithersburg (20.3% Asian), Darnestown (16.1% Asian), Washington Grove (4.7% Asian), and Rockville (22.1% Asian).

North Potomac's Hispanic Population

1,582 residents of North Potomac, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Potomac is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. North Potomac ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Potomac's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Hispanic residents' share of North Potomac's population has increased from 6.1% to 6.6%.

North Potomac is more Hispanic than neighboring Washington Grove (4.3% Hispanic). North Potomac is less Hispanic than neighboring Travilah (7.4% Hispanic), Gaithersburg (30.5% Hispanic), Darnestown (7.3% Hispanic), and Rockville (18.1% Hispanic).

North Potomac's Native American/Other Population

235 residents of North Potomac, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Potomac is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. North Potomac ranks 271st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Potomac's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 46.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Potomac's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

North Potomac is more Native American/Other than neighboring Travilah (0.7% Native American/Other), and Washington Grove (0.2% Native American/Other). North Potomac is less Native American/Other than neighboring Darnestown (1.9% Native American/Other).

North Potomac's Multiracial Population

889 residents of North Potomac, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Potomac is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. North Potomac ranks 286th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Potomac's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. Multiracial residents' share of North Potomac's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

North Potomac is more Multiracial than neighboring Darnestown (1.6% Multiracial). North Potomac is less Multiracial than neighboring Travilah (4.1% Multiracial), Gaithersburg (3.8% Multiracial), Washington Grove (5.9% Multiracial), and Rockville (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.