Potomac Park is a CDP located in Kern County California. Potomac Park has a 2024 population of 12,480. Potomac Park is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 15.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,833 in 2020.
The average household income in Potomac Park is $56,859 with a poverty rate of 24.5%. The median age in Potomac Park is 24.6 years: 24.4 years for males, and 24.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Potomac Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,130 | 66.65% |
| Other race | 2,094 | 19.58% |
| Two or more races | 786 | 7.35% |
| Black or African American | 391 | 3.66% |
| Native American | 203 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.07% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,488 | 4.3 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Married | 1,180 | 4.78 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Female | 676 | 5.21 | 22.8 | 77.2 |
| Non Family | 413 | 1.27 | 21.1 | 78.9 |
| Male | 219 | 4.62 | 23.3 | 76.7 |
4.73
Average Family Size
4.3
Average Household Size
30.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 821 | 15.61% |
| Associates Degree | 230 | 4.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 175 | 3.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 0.91% |
| High School Graduate | 1,790 | 34.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,517 | 28.83% |
| Some College | 680 | 12.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,731 | 2,418 | 128 |
| Other Race | 1,359 | 845 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 375 | 172 | 14 |
| White | 245 | 225 | 14 |
| Native American | 149 | 56 | 17 |
| Black | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| Asian | 86 | 86 | 81 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 94.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,667 | $38,750 | $36,474 |
| Graduate Degree | $26,250 | $26,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,496 | $35,993 | $22,579 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,177 | $27,531 | $20,686 |
| Overall | $27,465 | $29,410 | $23,059 |
| Some College | $28,527 | $18,795 | $31,328 |
$27,465
Average Earnings
$29,410
Average Male
$23,059
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
22.04% of Potomac Park residents speak only English, while 77.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 76.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,671 | 2,327 | 24.06% |
| Other | 2,094 | 366 | 17.48% |
| Black | 391 | 265 | 67.77% |
| Multiple | 786 | 175 | 22.26% |
| White | 453 | 17 | 3.75% |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Asian | 86 | 5 | 5.81% |
24.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.73%
Male Poverty Rate
30.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Potomac Park is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Potomac Park is White, with 3.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.07% |
| Some College | 10.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.82% |
| Female Employed | 16.48% |
| Male Employed | 3.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,893 | $61,539 |
| Households | $51,739 | $56,859 |
| Married Families | $73,088 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,787 | $21,741 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
69
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55 | 0.86% |
| White | 48 | 1.13% |
| Other Race | 21 | 1.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
13.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.43%
Born in Potomac Park
69.56%
Native Born
30.44%
Foreign Born
23.21%
Non Citizen
7.23%
Naturalized
69.56% of Potomac Park residents were born in the United States, with 66.43% having been born in California. 23.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,480 | 892 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 11,588 | 891 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 10,697 | 180 | 1.71% |
| 2021 | 10,517 | -316 | -2.92% |
| 2020 | 10,833 | 0 | 0% |