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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Potosi

Texas · 1,664 residents · 18.346 sq mi
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Potosi is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,438. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $83,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,664
+17%since 1990
from 1,420 in 1990
1990 – 2024
91 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 77 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+7%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Potosi
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,438
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,273 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,997
+46%since 1990
from $13,660 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.9%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $425 in 1990
US average: $602
90.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 90.2% in 1990
9.5% rent
1.7
−6%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,412)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,544)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(87)
Asian0.6%(10)
Diversity Score15.5%(257)
15
+1003%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.3%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.5%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 85.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potosi, Texas?

Potosi, Texas has about 1,664 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Potosi, Texas?

The typical household in Potosi, Texas earns about $49,438 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 $83,300, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Potosi, Texas?

About 15.3% 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 7.9% of people in Potosi, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Potosi, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Potosi, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 244 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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