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Potrero

California · 648 residents · 3.15 sq mi
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Population has fallen 23% since 2019, a loss of 193 residents. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 40.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
648
−23%since 2019
from 841 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
206 / sq mi
−23%since 2019
from 267 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
30.6
+23%since 2019
from 24.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2665668661K1K201020202024Potrero
2024417
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,900
−12%since 2019
from $15,837 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2019
from 27.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
52.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2019
from 80.2% in 2019
47.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino77.1%(648)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.2%(372)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.6%(101)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino81.9%(531)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.3%(229)
Diversity Score
35
−20%since 2019
from 44 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2019
from 35.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
55.2%
−20.3 ptssince 2019
from 75.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
57.3 min
+13%since 2019
from 50.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.2%
−18.5 ptssince 2019
from 80.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
65.9%
+46.1 ptssince 2019
from 19.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.5%
−25.6 ptssince 2019
from 61.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
2.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2019
from 30.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
Female
30.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.5% in 2019
Foreign born
42.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2019
from 28.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potrero, California?

Potrero, California has about 648 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Potrero, California?

About 26.8% 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 40.8% of people in Potrero, California live below the federal poverty line.

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