Potosi, TX Demographics

A map of Potosi's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,740	3,112	63.4%	78.8%
Hispanic	1,262	511	29.2%	12.9%
Multiracial	141	176	3.3%	4.5%
Asian	111	61	2.6%	1.5%
Black	68	42	1.6%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	45	0.0%	1.1%

Potosi, Texas has an estimated population of 4,322, an increase from the 3,947 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.4% White, 29.2% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, 1.6% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 35.9% in 2020 and 51.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Potosi is ranked the 470th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 479th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Potosi's White Population

2,740 residents of Potosi, or 63.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Potosi is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Potosi ranks 332nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potosi's White population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. White residents' share of Potosi's population has decreased from 78.8% to 63.4%.

Potosi is more White than neighboring Abilene (56.8% White), and Impact (15.4% White). Potosi is less White than neighboring Buffalo Gap (85.4% White), Tuscola (73.4% White), and Clyde (71.7% White).

Potosi's Black Population

68 residents of Potosi, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Potosi is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Potosi ranks 977th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potosi's Black population has grown by an estimated 61.9%. Black residents' share of Potosi's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.6%.

Potosi is more Black than neighboring Impact (0% Black), and Clyde (0.1% Black). Potosi is less Black than neighboring Abilene (9.8% Black), Buffalo Gap (2.8% Black), and Tuscola (7.3% Black).

Potosi's Asian Population

111 residents of Potosi, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Potosi is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Potosi ranks 316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potosi's Asian population has grown by an estimated 82.0%. Asian residents' share of Potosi's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.6%.

Potosi is more Asian than neighboring Abilene (2.3% Asian), Buffalo Gap (0% Asian), Impact (0% Asian), Tuscola (1.8% Asian), and Clyde (0% Asian).

Potosi's Hispanic Population

1,262 residents of Potosi, or 29.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Potosi is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Potosi ranks 1418th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potosi's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 147.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Potosi's population has increased from 12.9% to 29.2%.

Potosi is more Hispanic than neighboring Abilene (27.1% Hispanic), Buffalo Gap (9.4% Hispanic), Tuscola (12.3% Hispanic), and Clyde (25.3% Hispanic). Potosi is less Hispanic than neighboring Impact (76.9% Hispanic).

Potosi's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Potosi, or 0.0% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Potosi ranks 335th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potosi's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Potosi's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Potosi is less Native American/Other than neighboring Abilene (0.7% Native American/Other), Buffalo Gap (1.3% Native American/Other), and Clyde (2% Native American/Other).

Potosi's Multiracial Population

141 residents of Potosi, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Potosi is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Potosi ranks 410th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potosi's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Potosi's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.3%.

Potosi is more Multiracial than neighboring Buffalo Gap (1.1% Multiracial), and Clyde (0.8% Multiracial). Potosi is less Multiracial than neighboring Abilene (3.4% Multiracial), Impact (7.7% Multiracial), and Tuscola (5.2% 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.