Potomac Mills, VA

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    2024 Population
    5,741
    US Senator
    Mark Warner
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tim Kaine
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.4
    0.268% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.2%
    1.34% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $104,545
    2.03% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $582,700
    5.33% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,394
    10.2% 1-year decline

    About

    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.

    87.9% of the residents in Potomac Mills, VA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Potomac Mills, VA are Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge (0 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Potomac Mills, VA was $582,700, and the homeownership rate was 76.1%.

    Most people in Potomac Mills, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Potomac Mills, VA was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesVirginiaPrince William County, VAWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVPrince William County (Northeast) PUMA, VAPrince William County (East) PUMA, VA

    Population & Diversity

    Potomac Mills, VA is home to a population of 5.74k people, from which 87.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 29.7% of Potomac Mills, VA residents were born outside of the country (1.71k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.92 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.14k people) in Potomac Mills, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.12k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 997 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    87.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    88.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 87.9% of Potomac Mills, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Potomac Mills, VA was 88.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Potomac Mills, VA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.14k ± 997
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.12k ± 353
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      997 ± 507
    24%
    Hispanic Population
    1.38k people

    In 2024, there were 1.92 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.14k people) in Potomac Mills, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.12k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 997 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    24% of the people in Potomac Mills, VA are hispanic (1.38k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 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
      108,778 ± 8,047 people
    2. India
      98,440 ± 7,659 people
    3. Mexico
      58,677 ± 5,927 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,778 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,440 and Mexico with 58,677.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    29.7%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.71k people
    28.1%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.72k people

    As of 2024, 29.7% of Potomac Mills, VA residents (1.71k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Potomac Mills, VA was 28.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      154 ± 94
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      87 ± 65
    3. Vietnam
      52 ± 43

    Potomac Mills, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    90.9% of the population of Potomac Mills, VA has health coverage, with 51.5% on employee plans, 17.9% on Medicaid, 7.32% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 2.85% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1,341 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,341 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1329 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 379 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.5% under 18 years, 13.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    9.07%
    Uninsured
    51.5%
    Employer Coverage
    17.9%
    Medicaid
    7.32%
    Medicare
    11.4%
    Non-Group
    2.85%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Potomac Mills, VA declined by 21% from 11.5% to 9.07%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Potomac Mills, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Potomac Mills, VA employs 2.39k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Potomac Mills, VA were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (520 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (475 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (381 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($157,750), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($140,952), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($135,474).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.39k
    2024 Value
    ± 487
    −10.2%
    1 Year decline
    ± 30.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Potomac Mills, VA declined at a rate of −10.2%, from 2.67k employees to 2.39k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Potomac Mills, VA, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (377 people), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (354 people), and Management Occupations (239 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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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.39k
    2024 Value
    ± 487
    −10.2%
    1 Year decline
    ± 30.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Potomac Mills, VA declined at a rate of −10.2%, from 2.67k employees to 2.39k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Potomac Mills, VA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (520 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (475 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (381 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

    $61,184
    Median earning men ± $12,937
    $52,813
    Median earning women ± $37,525

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($112,381), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,094), and Construction ($80,179).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($135,707), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,909), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($87,083).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    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.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Potomac Mills, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (0.905%)
      Other Party

    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%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Potomac Mills, VA awarded 0 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 .

    The largest universities in Potomac Mills, VA by number of degrees awarded are Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge (0 and NaNN%).

    The most popular majors in Potomac Mills, VA are General Cosmetology (0 and NaNN%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    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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    Completions

    Concentrations

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Potomac Mills, VA was General Cosmetology with 0 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
    Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    0 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge with 0 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Potomac Mills, VA, which is NaNN times more than the 0 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 0 degrees mean that there were NaNN times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 0 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Potomac Mills, VA was $582,700 in 2024, which is 1.75 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $553,200 to $582,700, a 5.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Potomac Mills, VA is 76.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Potomac Mills, VA have an average commute time of 29.8 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.

    Housing

    Property

    $582,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$29,443
    $1,304
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$342

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    Rent vs Own

    76.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    74%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 76.1% of the housing units in Potomac Mills, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $104,545
    Median Household Income
    ± $33,592
    1.71k
    Number of Households
    ± 395

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.71k households in Potomac Mills, VA grew to $104,545 from the previous year's value of $102,464.

    The following chart displays the households in Potomac Mills, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Potomac Mills, VA is from Virginia.
    0.47
    2024 Wage GINI in Virginia
    0.472
    2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (64.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (22.4%)
    3. Carpooled (8.3%)

    In 2024, 64.1% of workers in Potomac Mills, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.3%).

    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

    29.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Potomac Mills, VA have a longer commute time (29.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.97% 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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Potomac Mills, VA (870 out of 5.71k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 12 - 14.

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

    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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