Potomac Mills, VA

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2023 Population
6,122
5.96% 1-year decline
US Senator
Mark Warner
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tim Kaine
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
37.3
0.539% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
15%
30.2% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$102,464
6.22% 1-year decline
2023 Median Property Value
$553,200
11.1% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
2,666
13.2% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Potomac Mills, VA had a population of 6.12k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $102,464. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Potomac Mills, VA declined from 6,510 to 6,122, a −5.96% decrease and its median household income declined from $109,265 to $102,464, a −6.22% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Potomac Mills, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (36.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (15.7%), Other (Hispanic) (10.4%), and White (Hispanic) (7.5%).

None of the households in Potomac Mills, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88.1% of the residents in Potomac Mills, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Potomac Mills, VA are Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge (18 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Potomac Mills, VA was $553,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.3%.

Most people in Potomac Mills, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Potomac Mills, VA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Potomac Mills, VA is home to a population of 6.12k people, from which 88.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 28.1% of Potomac Mills, VA residents were born outside of the country (1.72k people).

In 2023, there were 1.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.24k people) in Potomac Mills, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.25k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 963 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

88.1%
2023 Citizenship
90.3%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 88.1% of Potomac Mills, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Potomac Mills, VA was 90.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Potomac Mills, VA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    2.24k ± 998
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.25k ± 375
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    963 ± 488
26.5%
Hispanic Population
1.63k people

In 2023, there were 1.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.24k people) in Potomac Mills, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.25k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 963 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

26.5% of the people in Potomac Mills, VA are hispanic (1.63k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Potomac Mills, VA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    107,605 ± 8,003 people
  2. India
    98,735 ± 7,670 people
  3. Mexico
    59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

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Foreign-Born Population

28.1%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.72k people
23.7%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.54k people

As of 2023, 28.1% of Potomac Mills, VA residents (1.72k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Potomac Mills, VA was 23.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    160 ± 84
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    136 ± 72
  3. Vietnam
    103 ± 61

Potomac Mills, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Potomac Mills, VA employs 2.67k people. The largest industries in Potomac Mills, VA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (627 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (448 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (428 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($163,415), Public Administration ($145,156), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($130,511).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

2.67k
2023 Value
± 504
−13.2%
1 Year decline
± 29.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Potomac Mills, VA declined at a rate of −13.2%, from 3.07k employees to 2.67k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Potomac Mills, VA, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (384 people), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (318 people), and Management Occupations (259 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Potomac Mills, VA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

2.67k
2023 Value
± 504
−13.2%
1 Year decline
± 29.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Potomac Mills, VA declined at a rate of −13.2%, from 3.07k employees to 2.67k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Potomac Mills, VA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (627 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (448 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (428 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Potomac Mills, VA, though some of these residents may live in Potomac Mills, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$57,981
Median earning men ± $13,146
$50,972
Median earning women ± $13,535

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($150,227), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($109,940), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($90,536).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($91,875), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($84,063), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,923).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.48%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner
Senator from Virginia2
Assumed office on January 3, 2009
Tim Kaine
Senator from Virginia1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Potomac Mills, VA awarded 18 degrees. The student population of Potomac Mills, VA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 37 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Potomac Mills, VA are White (10 and 55.6%), followed by Black or African American (6 and 33.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 11.1%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Potomac Mills, VA by number of degrees awarded are Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge (18 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Potomac Mills, VA are General Cosmetology (18 and 100%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 37 students enrolled in Potomac Mills, VA, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 19 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Potomac Mills, VA was General Cosmetology with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Potomac Mills, VA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge with 18 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Potomac Mills, VA, which is 0 times less than the 18 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10 degrees mean that there were 1.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 6 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.884% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.904% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Bachelors Degree (1.47M), and Some college (1.4M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Potomac Mills, VA was $553,200 in 2023, which is 1.82 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $498,100 to $553,200, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Potomac Mills, VA is 73.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Potomac Mills, VA have an average commute time of 29.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Potomac Mills, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Potomac Mills, VA is $102,464. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Potomac Mills, VA was Census Tract 9012.25 with a value of $136,450, followed by Census Tract 9012.09 and Census Tract 9004.03, with respective values of $105,493 and $99,526.

Property

$553,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$39,187
$1,339
Median Property Taxes
±$316

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Potomac Mills, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

73.3%
Homeownership
2023
72.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 73.3% of the housing units in Potomac Mills, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9012.25
  2. Census Tract 9012.09
  3. Census Tract 9004.03

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Potomac Mills, VA was Census Tract 9012.25 with a value of $136,450, followed by Census Tract 9012.09 and Census Tract 9004.03, with respective values of $105,493 and $99,526.

The following map shows all of the places in Potomac Mills, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$102,464
Median Household Income
± $24,488
1.83k
Number of Households
± 386

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.83k households in Potomac Mills, VA declined from $102,464 from the previous year's value of $109,265.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Potomac Mills, VA is from Virginia.
0.475
2022 Wage GINI in Virginia
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (65.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (19.2%)
  3. Carpooled (10.7%)

In 2023, 65.6% of workers in Potomac Mills, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.2%) and those who carpooled to work (10.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

29.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Potomac Mills, VA have a longer commute time (29.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Potomac Mills, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Potomac Mills, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Potomac Mills, VA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Potomac Mills, VA (917 out of 6.09k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Potomac Mills, VA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

88.5% of the population of Potomac Mills, VA has health coverage, with 49.4% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 5.81% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 2.98% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Prince William County, VA see 2366 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.11% increase from the previous year (2317 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1615 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 681 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,366 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Prince William County, VA

Primary care physicians in Prince William County, VA see an average of 2,366 patients per year. This represents a 2.11% increase from the previous year (2,317 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Prince William County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.3% under 18 years, 14.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

11.5%
Uninsured
49.4%
Employer Coverage
17.4%
Medicaid
5.81%
Medicare
12.9%
Non-Group
2.98%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Potomac Mills, VA declined by 9.57% from 12.7% to 11.5%.

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