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Potrero

California · 656 residents · 3.15 sq mi
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Potrero has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,979. Population has fallen 52% since 2011, a loss of 710 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2011, reaching $102,900. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
656
−52%vs 2011
vs 1,366 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
208 / sq mi
−52%vs 2011
vs 434 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
32.4
+15%vs 2011
vs 28.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2665668661K1K201020202024Potrero
2024417
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,979
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $35,536 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,851
+16%vs 2011
vs $10,178 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.383 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing20.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,900
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $56,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Median gross rent
$623
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $531 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.3%
−21.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.9% in 2011
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+12.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+13%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2018
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic14.5%(198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino84.6%(1,156)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(12)
Diversity Score32.8%(449)
2010
White, non-Hispanic21.3%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino76.1%(499)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(9)
Diversity Score45.1%(296)
Diversity Score
45
+37%vs 2011
vs 33 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
51.1%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
−17%vs 2011
vs 48.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.5%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.3% in 2011
Female
56.7%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
Foreign born
31.4%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potrero, California?

Potrero, California has about 656 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Potrero, California?

The typical household in Potrero, California earns about $56,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potrero, California expensive?

In Potrero, California, the median home is worth about $102,900, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Potrero, California?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Potrero, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Potrero, California?

About 39.4% of people in Potrero, California live below the federal poverty line.

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