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 -$1000.00 Mn with a poverty rate of 32.62%. The median age in Potrero is 20 years: 10.9 years for males, and 28.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Potrero was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 317 | 74.94% |
| White | 106 | 25.06% |
| 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% |
Other race
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 63 | 6.71 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 32 | 4.31 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 31 | 9.19 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6.71
Average Family Size
6.71
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 33.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 43 | 20.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 32 | 15.17% |
| High School Graduate | 0 | 0% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 14.22% |
| Some College | 36 | 17.06% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 211 | 181 | 75 |
| Hispanic | 211 | 181 | 75 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 85.78%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 35.55%.
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 | $26,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$26,500
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 317 | 138 | 43.53% |
| Hispanic | 423 | 138 | 32.62% |
32.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.18%
Male Poverty Rate
32.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Potrero is Other, with 43.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Potrero is Hispanic, with 32.62% 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 100%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 42.67% |
| 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 | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Households | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
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
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
0%
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
58.63%
Born in Potrero
58.63%
Native Born
41.37%
Foreign Born
16.78%
Non Citizen
24.59%
Naturalized
58.63% of Potrero residents were born in the United States, with 58.63% having been born in California. 16.78% 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% |