Potrero is a CDP located in San Diego County California. Potrero has a 2024 population of 484. Potrero is currently declining at a rate of -2.62% annually but its population has increased by 93.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 250 in 2020.
The average household income in Potrero is $105,957 with a poverty rate of 27.31%. The median age in Potrero is 24.9 years: 40.5 years for males, and 23.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Potrero was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 336 | 66.01% |
| Other race | 173 | 33.99% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 82 | 6.21 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Married | 43 | 8.6 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 25 | 3.2 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 14 | 4.21 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7.53
Average Family Size
6.21
Average Household Size
69.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 11.55% |
| Associates Degree | 44 | 17.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 75 | 29.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 5.58% |
| High School Graduate | 20 | 7.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 17.93% |
| Some College | 24 | 9.56% |
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 | 251 | 177 | 89 |
| Other Race | 128 | 109 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 85.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 35.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,563 | $66,630 | $23,924 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$29,563
Average Earnings
$66,630
Average Male
$23,924
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
0% of Potrero residents speak only English, while 100% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 100% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 484 | 139 | 28.72% |
| Other | 173 | 59 | 34.1% |
27.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.59%
Male Poverty Rate
12.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Potrero is Other, with 34.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Potrero is Hispanic, with 28.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 43.82% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $184,313 | $145,951 |
| Households | - | $105,957 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 10.83% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 7.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
9.1%
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
66.01%
Born in Potrero
66.01%
Native Born
33.99%
Foreign Born
7.47%
Non Citizen
26.52%
Naturalized
66.01% of Potrero residents were born in the United States, with 66.01% having been born in California. 7.47% 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 | 484 | -13 | -2.62% |
| 2023 | 497 | -12 | -2.36% |
| 2022 | 509 | 143 | 39.07% |
| 2021 | 366 | 116 | 46.4% |
| 2020 | 250 | -591 | -70.27% |
| 2019 | 841 | 216 | 34.56% |
| 2018 | 625 | 160 | 34.41% |
| 2017 | 465 | 12 | 2.65% |
| 2016 | 453 | -366 | -44.69% |
| 2015 | 819 | 126 | 18.18% |
| 2014 | 693 | -128 | -15.59% |
| 2013 | 821 | -200 | -19.59% |
| 2012 | 1,021 | -345 | -25.26% |
| 2011 | 1,366 | 710 | 108.23% |
| 2010 | 656 | 0 | 0% |