Potosi, MO Demographics
A map of Potosi's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,275 | 89.6% |
Multiracial | 162 | 6.4% |
Black | 49 | 1.9% |
Hispanic | 33 | 1.3% |
Native American/Other | 11 | 0.4% |
Asian | 8 | 0.3% |
Potosi, Missouri had a population of 2,538 in 2020. It was 89.6% White, 1.9% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 6.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Potosi, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Potosi is the 227th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Potosi's White Population
2,275 residents of Potosi identify as White, or 89.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Potosi larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Potosi is ranked #554 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Potosi is less White than neighboring Mineral Point (90.5% White), Irondale (96.7% White), Terre du Lac (93.1% White), Caledonia (97.7% White), and Frankclay (95.4% White).
Potosi's Black Population
49 residents of Potosi identify as Black, or 1.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Potosi slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Potosi is ranked #303 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Potosi is more Black than neighboring Mineral Point (0.9% Black), Irondale (0.3% Black), Terre du Lac (0.2% Black), Caledonia (0.8% Black), and Frankclay (0% Black).
Potosi's Asian Population
8 residents of Potosi identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Potosi roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Potosi is ranked #449 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Potosi is more Asian than neighboring Irondale (0% Asian), Caledonia (0% Asian), and Frankclay (0% Asian). Potosi is less Asian than neighboring Mineral Point (0.9% Asian), and Terre du Lac (0.4% Asian).
Potosi's Hispanic Population
33 residents of Potosi identify as Hispanic, or 1.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Potosi roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Potosi is ranked #794 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Potosi is more Hispanic than neighboring Mineral Point (0.4% Hispanic). Potosi is less Hispanic than neighboring Irondale (1.6% Hispanic), Terre du Lac (1.6% Hispanic), Caledonia (1.5% Hispanic), and Frankclay (1.5% Hispanic).
Potosi's Native American/Other Population
11 residents of Potosi identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Potosi roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Potosi is ranked #647 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Potosi is more Native American/Other than neighboring Irondale (0% Native American/Other), Caledonia (0% Native American/Other), and Frankclay (0% Native American/Other). Potosi is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mineral Point (1.3% Native American/Other), and Terre du Lac (0.5% Native American/Other).
Potosi's Multiracial Population
162 residents of Potosi identify as Multiracial, or 6.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Potosi roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Potosi is ranked #251 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Potosi is more Multiracial than neighboring Mineral Point (6.1% Multiracial), Irondale (1.4% Multiracial), Terre du Lac (4.2% Multiracial), Caledonia (0% Multiracial), and Frankclay (3.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.