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Potomac, IL
Village in Vermilion County, Illinois.
Population
605
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,239
ZIP codes
0
Potomac and its ZIP codes
Potomac at a glance
- Potomac is about 5.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,194, 36% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,500 (64% below Illinois) and median rent is $780 a month.
Local data for Potomac, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Potomac, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,194
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$95,500
Median rent
$780/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.5%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (94), Mexican Americans (54), Irish Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vermilion County. PPP loans are for Potomac.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,590
25,378 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$499M
FY 2026, $6,728 per person
How people get to work
Potomac, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.8%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Potomac, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
755
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Potomac, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Potomac
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HenningVillage | 5.3 mi | 1.5 |
| PenfieldCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| RossvilleVillage | 8.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Alvan (Alvin)Village | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| BismarckVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| East LynnCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| GiffordVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| RoyalVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| RankinVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| HoopestonCity | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| MuncieVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| OakwoodVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| FithianVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| DanvilleCity | 14 mi | 17.9 |
| OgdenVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Pence, INCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Potomac, IL in?
- Potomac is in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Potomac, IL?
- About 605 people live in Potomac, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Potomac?
- Nearby places include Henning (5.3 mi), Penfield (7.6 mi), Rossville (8.9 mi), Alvan (Alvin) (10 mi), Bismarck (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023