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Potosi

Texas · 2,991 residents · 18.346 sq mi
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Potosi is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,375. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 80% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents. Households here earn about 74% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,991
+80%since 2000
from 1,664 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
163 / sq mi
+80%since 2000
from 91 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+3%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Potosi
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,375
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,983
+75%since 2000
from $19,997 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,286
+142%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+10%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(2,634)
Black1.1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(205)
Asian1.6%(48)
Other0.3%(10)
Diversity Score23.3%(698)
Diversity Score
23
+51%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 97.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potosi, Texas?

Potosi, Texas has about 2,991 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Potosi, Texas?

The typical household in Potosi, Texas earns about $86,375 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 $159,700, and the typical rent is about $1,286 a month.

How educated are people in Potosi, Texas?

About 23.0% 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 6.7% 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 1,571 residents, a change of about 111 percent over that period.

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