Potosi, MO Demographics

A map of Potosi's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,221	2,275	87.3%	89.6%
Multiracial	248	162	9.7%	6.4%
Hispanic	36	33	1.4%	1.3%
Black	20	49	0.8%	1.9%
Native American/Other	19	11	0.7%	0.4%
Asian	0	8	0.0%	0.3%

Potosi, Missouri has an estimated population of 2,544, a less than 1% change from the 2,538 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 9.7% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Potosi, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Potosi has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Potosi, that probability was 19.2% in 2020 and 22.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Potosi is ranked the 235th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. 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 was ranked the 227th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Potosi's White Population

2,221 residents of Potosi, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Potosi is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Potosi ranks 554th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potosi's White population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Potosi's population has decreased from 89.6% to 87.3%.

Potosi is more White than neighboring Mineral Point (76.2% White). Potosi is less White than neighboring Irondale (92% White), Terre du Lac (94.5% White), Caledonia (93.8% White), and Frankclay (100% White).

Potosi's Black Population

20 residents of Potosi, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Potosi is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Potosi ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potosi's Black population has declined by an estimated 59.2%. Black residents' share of Potosi's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.8%.

Potosi is more Black than neighboring Irondale (0% Black), Terre du Lac (0% Black), Caledonia (0% Black), and Frankclay (0% Black). Potosi is less Black than neighboring Mineral Point (2.8% Black).

Potosi's Asian Population

0 residents of Potosi, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Potosi is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Potosi ranks 465th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potosi's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Potosi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Potosi is less Asian than neighboring Terre du Lac (0.9% Asian), and Caledonia (1% Asian).

Potosi's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Potosi, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Potosi is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Potosi ranks 805th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potosi's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Potosi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Potosi is more Hispanic than neighboring Mineral Point (0% Hispanic), Irondale (0% Hispanic), Terre du Lac (1% Hispanic), Caledonia (0% Hispanic), and Frankclay (0% Hispanic).

Potosi's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Potosi, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Potosi is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Potosi ranks 661st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potosi's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 72.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Potosi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Potosi is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mineral Point (0% Native American/Other), Irondale (0% Native American/Other), and Frankclay (0% Native American/Other). Potosi is less Native American/Other than neighboring Terre du Lac (2.3% Native American/Other), and Caledonia (2.9% Native American/Other).

Potosi's Multiracial Population

248 residents of Potosi, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Potosi is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Potosi ranks 259th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potosi's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 53.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Potosi's population has increased from 6.4% to 9.7%.

Potosi is more Multiracial than neighboring Irondale (8% Multiracial), Terre du Lac (1.3% Multiracial), Caledonia (2.4% Multiracial), and Frankclay (0% Multiracial). Potosi is less Multiracial than neighboring Mineral Point (21% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.