Potosi, Missouri Population 2022
Potosi is a city located in Washington County Missouri. Potosi has a 2020 population of 2,514. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Potosi is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -0.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,538 in 2010.
The average household income in Potosi is $51,351 with a poverty rate of 24.64%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $535 per month, and the median house value is $97,100. 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: 96.38%
- Two or more races: 2.22%
- Black or African American: 1.17%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Asian: 0.08%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,479 | 96.38% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 1.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.08% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 2.22% |
Potosi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,057 | 2.28 | 49.6 |
| Married | 389 | 3.08 | 65.8 |
| Male | 50 | 2.5 | 26 |
| Female | 165 | 3.31 | 38.8 |
| Non Family | 453 | 1.2 | 42.2 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 175 | 10.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 169 | 9.87% |
| High School Graduate | 628 | 36.68% |
| Some College | 357 | 20.85% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 5.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 202 | 11.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 4.79% |
Potosi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22 | 22 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 26 | 10 |
| White | 1,605 | 1,299 | 264 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | |
| Black | 22 | 17 | |
| Asian | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 45.45%.
Potosi Language by Age
Potosi Language
97.83% of Potosi residents speak only English, while 2.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.44% of the population.
Potosi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16 | 16 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 57 | 41 | 71.93% |
| White | 2,284 | 533 | 23.34% |
| Other | NaN% |
24.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.75%
Male Poverty Rate
23.76%
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 Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.21%.
Potosi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Potosi Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 201 | 10.74% |
| Black | 4 | 18.18% |
Potosi Veterans by Education
9.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.5%
Labor Force Participation
44.7%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
87.01%
Born in Potosi
99.73%
Native Born
0.27%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.73% of Potosi residents were born in the United States, with 87.01% having been born in Missouri. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,805 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 2,761 | -44 | -0.16% |
| 1980 | 2,528 | -233 | -0.88% |
| 1990 | 2,683 | 155 | 0.60% |
| 2000 | 2,662 | -21 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 2,660 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 2,648 | -12 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 2,636 | -12 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 2,624 | -12 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 2,612 | -12 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 2,600 | -12 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 2,588 | -12 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 2,576 | -12 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 2,564 | -12 | -0.47% |
| 2019 | 2,552 | -12 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 2,538 | -14 | -0.55% |
| 2021 | 2,526 | -12 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 2,514 | -12 | -0.48% |