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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Potosi

Wisconsin · 711 residents · 1.66 sq mi
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Potosi has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,294. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $72,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

711
+6%since 1990
from 668 in 1990
1990 – 2025
428 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 402 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+14%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5516026537037541990201020202024Potosi
2024595
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,294
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,342 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,189
+49%since 1990
from $11,553 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
76.2%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
23.8% rent
2.1
+46%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(666)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score1.5%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(698)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(17)
2
+65%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−38%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
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, Wisconsin?

Potosi, Wisconsin has about 711 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Potosi, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Potosi, Wisconsin earns about $35,294 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potosi, Wisconsin expensive?

In Potosi, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $72,600, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Potosi, Wisconsin?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Potosi, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Potosi, Wisconsin?

About 7.3% of people in Potosi, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Potosi, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Potosi, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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