Potosi, Missouri Population 2023

2,512

Potosi is a city located in Washington County Missouri. Potosi has a 2023 population of 2,512. It is also the county seat of Washington County.Potosi is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -0.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,533 in 2020.

The average household income in Potosi is $48,973 with a poverty rate of 22.08%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Potosi is 38.9 years, 35.5 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.

Potosi Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Potosi was:

  • White: 94.3%
  • Two or more races: 3.43%
  • Black or African American: 1.25%
  • Other race: 0.62%
  • Asian: 0.23%
  • Native American: 0.16%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
2.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,079.20/sq mi
Growth Rate
-0.28% (-7)
Growth Since 2020
-0.83% (-21)
The current population of Potosi, Missouri is 2,512 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 2,533.

Potosi, Missouri Population 2023

Population by Race

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White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Potosi Population by Race

Potosi Population Pyramid 2023

Potosi Median Age

38.9

Total

35.5

Male

40.6

Female

Potosi Adults

There are 1,917 adults, (454 of whom are seniors) in Potosi.

Potosi Age Dependency

75.2

Age Dependency Ratio

31

Old Age Dependency Ratio

44.2

Child Dependency Ratio

Potosi Sex Ratio

Female1,35852.98%
Male1,20547.02%

Potosi Population by Age

Potosi Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

3.14

Average Family Size

2.34

Average Household Size

52.9%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Potosi Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Potosi Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Potosi Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 30%.

Potosi Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$31,188

Average Earnings

$32,961

Average Male

$27,853

Average Female

Potosi Earnings by Educational Attainment

Potosi Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Potosi Language

97.61% of Potosi residents speak only English, while 2.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.8% of the population.

Potosi Language

Potosi Poverty by Race

rate

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22.08%

Overall Poverty Rate

23.45%

Male Poverty Rate

20.89%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Potosi

The race most likely to be in poverty in Potosi is Multiple, with 50% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Potosi is White, with 24.76% 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 13.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.26%.

Potosi Poverty

rate

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Potosi Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Potosi Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Potosi Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Potosi Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

39.8%

Overall Marriage Rate

43.5%

Male Marriage Rate

36.7%

Female Marriage Rate

Potosi Married by Age and Sex

male

female

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 20-34.

Potosi Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Potosi Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

182

Number of Veterans

182

Male Veterans

Female Veterans

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Potosi Veterans by War

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Potosi Veterans by Age

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Potosi Veterans by Race

Potosi Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

6.67%

Veteran Poverty Rate

48.67%

Veteran Disability Rate

Potosi Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

49.2%

Labor Force Participation

46%

Employment Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

Potosi Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Potosi Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Potosi Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

92.51%

Born in Potosi

106.82%

Native Born

0.38%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0.38%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

106.82% of Potosi residents were born in the United States, with 92.51% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

Potosi Place of Birth

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change

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Potosi Population by Year