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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Potosi

Texas · 1,420 residents · 18.346 sq mi
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Potosi is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,273. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value is $66,900. Households here earn about 38% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,420
−15%vs 2000
vs 1,664 in 2000
1990 – 2024
77 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 91 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Potosi
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,273
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,438 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,660
−32%vs 2000
vs $19,997 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$66,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$425
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $419 in 2000
US average: $450
90.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.5% in 2000
9.8% rent
1.8
+7%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,544)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(87)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(257)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,412)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(20)
1
−91%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.7%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.0%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Potosi, Texas?

Potosi, Texas has about 1,420 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Potosi, Texas?

The typical household in Potosi, Texas earns about $37,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potosi, Texas expensive?

In Potosi, Texas, the median home is worth about $66,900, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Potosi, Texas?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Potosi, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Potosi, Texas?

About 10.8% of people in Potosi, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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