Potomac, Illinois
Potomac: Village in Vermilion County, Illinois
About
Potomac is a village located in the county of Vermilion in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 750 and a population density of 598 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 681 inhabitants.
The village was created 185 years ago in 1839.
Quick Facts about Potomac
| Population : | 681 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Vermilion County |
| Postal code : | 61865 |
| Area : | 1.25 km2 |
| Altitude : | 669 feet / 204 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1840 (185 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:36:33 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 543 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Potomac is located at 40°18'18"N 87°48'2"W (40.3050400, -87.8005800).
Potomac map
Click "full screen" 
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Potomac decreased by 10.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 750 | - | census |
| 2011 | 748 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 740 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 736 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 730 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 722 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 717 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 712 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 702 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 690 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 681 | -1.32% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,584 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,040 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,150 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,040 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 66.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 49.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 37.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 636 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
Potomac zip code is 61865.
County name: Vermilion, County
fips: 17183
Marysville, Potomac, Potomak, Потомак
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $324,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,759 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $536 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,405 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,358 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.84 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,350 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 66,269 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,392 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,788 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,132 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 885 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 430 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 400 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 434 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 403 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 95 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 736 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,438.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.50 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $224,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,869 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $696 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,350 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,279 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.00 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,181 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 94,691 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,516 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $91,897 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,767 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 922 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 447 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 364 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 47 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 844 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 154 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 698 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 837.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 14.99 |
People born in Potomac (1)
chief of the United States Army Nurse Corps Margaret Harper was born in Potomac
Schools in Potomac
College & universities near Potomac, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146533 | Lakeview College of Nursing | Danville (IL) | 61832 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Potomac, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Potomac
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Potoma Post Office | Potomac (IL) | 61865 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Potomac , Maryland census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States with a population of 44,965 people.
Other cities in Vermilion County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vermilion County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Danville | 30,106 | City in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States |
| Newell | 12,736 | Township in Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Hoopeston | 4,940 | Town in Illinois |
| Georgetown | 3,145 | City in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States |
| Westville | 2,913 | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Tilton | 2,655 | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Catlin | 1,899 | Village in Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Oakwood | 1,460 | Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States |
| Rossville | 1,202 | Village in Illinois |
| Ridge Farm | 800 | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Newtown | 696 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hope | 648 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Fairmount | 587 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Sidell | 557 | Township in Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Bismarck | 524 | Village in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Rankin | 507 | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America |
