Potosi, WI Demographics

A map of Potosi's Population by Race

Potosi, Wisconsin had a population of 646 in 2020. It was 97.5% White, 0.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 1.5% 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 804 places in Wisconsin, Potosi is the 478th 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

630 residents of Potosi identify as White, or 97.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Potosi larger than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Potosi is ranked #19 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Potosi is more White than neighboring Tennyson (95.4% White), Dickeyville (96.5% White), Sageville (88.4% White), and Durango (95% White). Potosi is less White than neighboring Sherrill (97.9% White).

Potosi's Black Population

5 residents of Potosi identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Potosi slightly less than the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Potosi is ranked #244 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Potosi is more Black than neighboring Tennyson (0.3% Black), Sherrill (0.5% Black), Sageville (0% Black), and Durango (0% Black). Potosi is less Black than neighboring Dickeyville (1% Black).

Potosi's Asian Population

0 residents of Potosi identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Potosi roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Potosi is ranked #594 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Potosi is less Asian than neighboring Tennyson (1.1% Asian), Dickeyville (0.6% Asian), and Sageville (1.1% Asian).

Potosi's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Potosi identify as Hispanic, or 0.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Potosi slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Potosi is ranked #763 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Potosi is more Hispanic than neighboring Durango (0% Hispanic). Potosi is less Hispanic than neighboring Tennyson (1.1% Hispanic), Sherrill (1.1% Hispanic), Dickeyville (1% Hispanic), and Sageville (2.1% Hispanic).

Potosi's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Potosi identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Potosi roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Potosi is ranked #696 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Potosi is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tennyson (0.3% Native American/Other), and Dickeyville (0.1% Native American/Other).

Potosi's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Potosi identify as Multiracial, or 1.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Potosi roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Potosi is ranked #702 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Potosi is more Multiracial than neighboring Sherrill (0.5% Multiracial), and Dickeyville (0.9% Multiracial). Potosi is less Multiracial than neighboring Tennyson (1.7% Multiracial), Sageville (8.4% Multiracial), and Durango (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.