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 $56,798 with a poverty rate of 30.91%. The median age in Potomac Park is 23.6 years: 23 years for males, and 23.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Potomac Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,598 | 62.05% |
| Other race | 1,964 | 18.47% |
| Two or more races | 1,015 | 9.54% |
| Black or African American | 784 | 7.37% |
| Native American | 266 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 2,466 | 4.31 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
| Married | 1,234 | 4.72 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Female | 698 | 5.49 | 25.5 | 74.5 |
| Non Family | 418 | 1.25 | 17.9 | 82.1 |
| Male | 116 | 3.84 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
4.72
Average Family Size
4.31
Average Household Size
31.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 921 | 18.08% |
| Associates Degree | 174 | 3.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 187 | 3.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 1.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,585 | 31.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,400 | 27.48% |
| Some College | 776 | 15.23% |
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 | 4,393 | 2,139 | 205 |
| Other Race | 1,282 | 659 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 546 | 322 | 54 |
| White | 352 | 291 | 14 |
| Black | 266 | 266 | 20 |
| Native American | 149 | 78 | 17 |
| Asian | 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 native american people with a rate of 11.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,179 | $24,219 | $42,292 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,078 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,108 | $38,380 | $28,490 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,989 | $26,689 | $20,519 |
| Overall | $28,366 | $28,410 | $28,229 |
| Some College | $31,969 | $32,417 | $31,853 |
$28,366
Average Earnings
$28,410
Average Male
$28,229
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
28.3% of Potomac Park residents speak only English, while 71.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 70.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,114 | 2,654 | 29.12% |
| Black | 768 | 578 | 75.26% |
| Other | 1,964 | 403 | 20.52% |
| Multiple | 1,015 | 174 | 17.14% |
| Native | 266 | 60 | 22.56% |
| White | 652 | 32 | 4.91% |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 100% |
30.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.16%
Male Poverty Rate
35.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Potomac Park is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Potomac Park is White, with 4.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.12% |
| Some College | 16.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 63.96% |
| Female Employed | 21.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.77% |
| Male Employed | 8.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,656 | $61,729 |
| Households | $45,617 | $56,798 |
| Married Families | $58,160 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,250 | $24,230 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
68
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68 | 1.17% |
| White | 38 | 1.01% |
| Other Race | 25 | 1.67% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
11.8%
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
67.41%
Born in Potomac Park
72.92%
Native Born
27.08%
Foreign Born
20.19%
Non Citizen
6.89%
Naturalized
72.92% of Potomac Park residents were born in the United States, with 67.41% having been born in California. 20.19% 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% |