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Potosi

Missouri · 2,660 residents · 2.328 sq mi
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Potosi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,941. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,600. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,660
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,143 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,143 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+8%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Potosi
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,941
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,702 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,513
+57%since 2000
from $12,417 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.8%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
50.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+4%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,530)
Black2.1%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(22)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(204)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,507)
Black2.2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(42)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other1.8%(48)
Diversity Score14.3%(381)
Diversity Score
14
+87%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+15%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potosi, Missouri?

Potosi, Missouri has about 2,660 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Potosi, Missouri?

The typical household in Potosi, Missouri earns about $26,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potosi, Missouri expensive?

In Potosi, Missouri, the median home is worth about $90,600, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in Potosi, Missouri?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Potosi, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Potosi, Missouri?

About 25.5% of people in Potosi, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Potosi, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Potosi, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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