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Potomac Park, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 2,530.
Males: 1,284  (50.8%)
Females: 1,246  (49.2%)
Median resident age:

44.9 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,913
Potomac Park:

$46,913
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,371

Potomac Park CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $141,300
Potomac Park:

$141,300
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $222,452; detached houses: $218,851

Median gross rent in 2022: $765.

March 2022 cost of living index in Potomac Park: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.1%
(7.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 59.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Potomac Park, MD (2022)
    • 88191.5%White alone
    • 10911.3%Two or more races
    • 40.4%American Indian alone
    • 30.3%Asian alone
    • 20.2%Black alone

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

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Ancestries: German (31.0%), American (17.3%), English (10.8%), Scotch-Irish (6.2%), Irish (4.3%), Eastern European (3.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 800 feet

9 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.9%
Maryland:

15.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,562 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,109 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (75.0 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (84.5 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (196.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Bowling Green, MD (0.9 miles ),
Wiley Ford, WV (1.3 miles ),
Carpendale, WV (1.3 miles ),
Cresaptown, MD (1.4 miles ),
Cresaptown-Bel Air, MD (1.6 miles ),
Ridgeley, WV (1.7 miles ),
La Vale, MD (1.7 miles ),
District 7, Cresaptown/Bel Air, MD (1.8 miles )

Latitude: 39.61 N, Longitude: 78.81 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Distribution of median household income in Potomac Park, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Potomac Park, MD in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Maryland:

2.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 73.4. This is about average.

City:

73.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.138. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.138
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.20. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.20
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.149. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.149
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 34.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.62. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.62
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Potomac Park-area historical tornado activity is below Maryland state average. It is 43% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.8 miles away from the Potomac Park place center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.0 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused $4 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Potomac Park-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 50% 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 126.7 miles away from Potomac Park 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 154.5 miles away from Potomac Park center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 185.0 miles away from Potomac Park center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 123.7 miles away from Potomac Park center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 132.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 250.1 miles away from Potomac Park 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 Allegany County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Potomac Park:

  • HOSPICE MEM HOSP AND MED CNTR CUMBERLAND (Hospital, about 3 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • SACRED HEART HOSPITAL ECU (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • SACRED HEART HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • WESTERN MARYLAND HEALTH SYSTEM HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER OF CUMBERLAND (Hospital, about 4 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-CUMBERLAND (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • MID-ATLANTIC OF CUMBERLAND, LLC (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)

Amtrak station near Potomac Park:

  • 4 miles: CUMBERLAND (E. HARRISON ST. & QUEEN CITY DR.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Operable nuclear power plant near Potomac Park:

  • 16 miles: Three Mile Island 1 in Londonderry Twp., PA.

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

  • Allegany College of Maryland (about 5 miles; Cumberland, MD; Full-time enrollment: 2,407)
  • Frostburg State University (about 8 miles; Frostburg, MD; FT enrollment: 4,944)
  • University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (about 46 miles; Johnstown, PA; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Shenandoah University (about 47 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)
  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 50 miles; Middletown, VA; FT enrollment: 4,144)
  • Shepherd University (about 55 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,745)
  • American Public University System (about 56 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 43,829)

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Allegany County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.3%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.9%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
1,655 people in state prisons in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Potomac Park:

Marital status in Potomac Park, MD
  • Never married: 25.6%
  • Now married: 58.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

For population 25 years and over in Potomac Park:

  • High school or higher: 98.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.7
Maryland average:

12.7

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Potomac Park, MD (based on Allegany County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant13,96466
Evangelical Protestant11,01574
Catholic8,83810
Other1,2007
Black Protestant2892
None39,781-
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: 19
This county:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Allegany County:

0.69 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Allegany County:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 52
Allegany County:

7.16 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.5%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Allegany County:

28.9%
Maryland:

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

13.0%
Maryland:

15.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Potomac Park:

  • WCBC (1270 AM; 5 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: CUMBERLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFRB (560 AM; 5 kW; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WNTR (1230 AM; 1 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WTBO (1450 AM; 1 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WYSN (1330 AM; 5 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Potomac Park:

  • WROG (102.9 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WKGO (106.1 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WLIC (97.1 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WFWM (91.9 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WCBC-FM (107.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: PROSPERITAS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, L P)
  • WFRB-FM (105.3 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • WQZK-FM (94.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: STARCAST SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WQZS (93.3 FM; MEYERSDALE, PA; Owner: ROGER WAHL)
  • WVSB (104.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: WEST VA. SCHS. FOR DEAF AND BLIND)
  • WAIJ (90.3 FM; GRANTSVILLE, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WBVE (107.5 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W263AJ (100.5 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • WAYC (100.9 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WSKE (104.3 FM; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • W242AD (96.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Potomac Park:

  • W43BP (Channel 43; CRESAPTOWN, MD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WGPT (Channel 36; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Potomac Park, MD
  • 58.9%Utility gas
  • 31.0%Electricity
  • 4.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.3%Wood
  • 2.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Potomac Park, MD
  • 79.5%Utility gas
  • 20.5%Electricity


Potomac Park compared to Maryland state average:

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

Potomac Park on our top lists:

  • #26 on the list of "Top 100 cities with the largest percentage of males"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
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