Potrero, CA Demographics

A map of Potrero's Population by Race

Potrero, California had a population of 648 in 2020. It was 15.6% White, 0.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, 81.9% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Potrero, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Potrero is the 1174th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Potrero's White Population

101 residents of Potrero identify as White, or 15.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Potrero less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Potrero is ranked #1349 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Potrero is less White than neighboring Campo (50.4% White), Pine Valley (77% White), Descanso (76.6% White), Alpine (70.5% White), and Jamul (68.1% White).

Potrero's Black Population

6 residents of Potrero identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Potrero roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Potrero is ranked #748 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Potrero is more Black than neighboring Pine Valley (0.6% Black), and Descanso (0.3% Black). Potrero is less Black than neighboring Campo (2.1% Black), Alpine (1.5% Black), and Jamul (1.3% Black).

Potrero's Asian Population

0 residents of Potrero identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Potrero less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Potrero is ranked #1439 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Potrero is less Asian than neighboring Campo (1.4% Asian), Pine Valley (1.3% Asian), Descanso (0.9% Asian), Alpine (2.1% Asian), and Jamul (2.3% Asian).

Potrero's Hispanic Population

531 residents of Potrero identify as Hispanic, or 81.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Potrero considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Potrero is ranked #134 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Potrero is more Hispanic than neighboring Campo (36.8% Hispanic), Pine Valley (14.3% Hispanic), Descanso (15.3% Hispanic), Alpine (18.3% Hispanic), and Jamul (22.8% Hispanic).

Potrero's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Potrero identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Potrero roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Potrero is ranked #1483 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Potrero is less Native American/Other than neighboring Campo (4% Native American/Other), Pine Valley (1.3% Native American/Other), Descanso (1.3% Native American/Other), Alpine (1.9% Native American/Other), and Jamul (0.9% Native American/Other).

Potrero's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Potrero identify as Multiracial, or 1.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Potrero roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Potrero is ranked #1441 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Potrero is less Multiracial than neighboring Campo (5.4% Multiracial), Pine Valley (5.5% Multiracial), Descanso (5.5% Multiracial), Alpine (5.7% Multiracial), and Jamul (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.