State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,083.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.06% (-27)
Growth Since 2010
-5.15% (-137)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Potosi, Missouri Population 2021
2,523
Potosi is a city located in Washington County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Washington County. With a 2020 population of 2,523, it is the 207th largest city in Missouri and the 6803rd largest city in the United States . Potosi is currently declining at a rate of -1.06% annually and its population has decreased by -5.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,660 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Potosi has a population density of 1,084 people per square mile.
The average household income in Potosi is $51,351 with a poverty rate of 20.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $498 per month, and the median house value is $96,400. The median age in Potosi is 41.5 years, 40.8 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
Potosi Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Potosiwas:
- White: 95.32%
- Black or African American: 1.65%
- Two or more races: 1.61%
- Asian: 1.15%
- Native American: 0.27%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Potosi, Missouri is 2,523 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,523.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,660.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,486 | 95.32% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 1.65% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 1.61% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.27% |
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Potosi Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,079 | 2.26 | 49.7 |
| Non Family | 455 | 1.24 | 41.8 |
| Married | 429 | 3.11 | 61.5 |
| Female | 150 | 2.93 | 47.3 |
| Male | 45 | 2.31 | 24.4 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 211 | 11.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 267 | 14.71% |
| High School Graduate | 539 | 29.70% |
| Some College | 376 | 20.72% |
| Associates Degree | 134 | 7.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 208 | 11.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 80 | 4.41% |
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Potosi Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,698 | 1,248 | 266 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 36 | 12 |
| Black | 34 | 23 | |
| Hispanic | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| Asian | 15 | 8 | |
| Native American | 7 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 52.63%.
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$31,616
Average Earnings
$31,949
Average Male
$30,000
Average Female
Potosi Language by Age
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Potosi Language
98.84% of Potosi residents speak only English, while 1.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.50% of the population.
Potosi Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,298 | 459 | 19.97% |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 42 | 16 | 38.10% |
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
20.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.13%
Male Poverty Rate
23.58%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Potosi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Potosi is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Potosi is White, with 19.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.80%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.17%.
Potosi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Potosi Married by Age and Sex
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Potosi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Potosi Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 184 | 9.40% |
Potosi Veterans by Education
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8.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
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50%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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85.81%
Born in Potosi
99.23%
Native Born
0.77%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0.46%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.23% of Potosi residents were born in the United States, with 85.81% having been born in Missouri. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,523 | -27 | -1.06% |
| 2020 | 2,550 | -27 | -1.05% |
| 2019 | 2,577 | -27 | -1.04% |
| 2018 | 2,604 | -12 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 2,616 | 9 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 2,607 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 2,604 | -37 | -1.40% |
| 2014 | 2,641 | -9 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 2,650 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 2,648 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,648 | -12 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 2,660 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2000 | 2,662 | -21 | -0.08% |
| 1990 | 2,683 | 155 | 0.60% |
| 1980 | 2,528 | -233 | -0.88% |
| 1970 | 2,761 | -44 | -0.16% |
| 1960 | 2,805 | 0.00% |