Potomac
Village in Vermilion County, Illinois

Potomac is a village in Vermilion County, Illinois, with 689 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 669 ft (204 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Henning, 5.1 miles E.
- 689residents (2020 Census)
- 669 ftelevation · 204 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 1,412 / sq mipopulation density
- 61865ZIP code
About Potomac
Potomac ( ) is a village in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Potomac had a population of 689.
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Living in Potomac
- Median household income
- $53,194
- Median home value
- $95,500
- Median rent
- $780/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Potomac had 689 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 689 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,412 per sq mi (545 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Potomac at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Vermilion County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 689 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.49 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3067° N, 87.7976° W |
| ZIP code | 61865 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1761366 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Potomac
- Henning5.1 mi E
- Penfield7.7 mi W
- Rossville8.5 mi NE
- Alvan (Alvin)10.0 mi E
- Bismarck10.4 mi E
- East Lynn11.0 mi N
- Gifford11.8 mi W
- Rankin12.1 mi NW
- Royal12.1 mi SW
- Hoopeston12.8 mi NE
- Muncie13.4 mi S
- Oakwood13.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Potomac
What county is Potomac in?
Potomac is in Vermilion County, Illinois.
What is the population of Potomac, IL?
689 people lived in Potomac at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Potomac, IL?
The ZIP code of Potomac is 61865.
What is the elevation of Potomac?
669 feet (204 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Potomac?
Henning (5.1 mi), Penfield (7.7 mi), Rossville (8.5 mi), Alvan (Alvin) (10.0 mi), Bismarck (10.4 mi).
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