Census Bureau data for Potosi city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Potosi city
- What is the median household income in Potosi city?
- The median household income in Potosi city is $37,055 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Potosi city?
- The poverty rate in Potosi city is 23.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Potosi city?
- $101,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Potosi city?
- The median gross rent in Potosi city is $719 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Potosi city residents have a college degree?
- 14.0% of adults in Potosi city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,542
Median Income
$37,055
Median Home Value
$101,100
Poverty Rate
23.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.1%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$336 (+0.9%)
Home Value:
+$4,700 (+4.9%)
Poverty Rate:
+7.6 pp (+46.9%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.9 pp (-11.9%)
Unemployment:
-2.2 pp (-34.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,542
Median Age
35.0
Female
51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 87.0%
Black 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 10.7%
Other 0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$37,055
±$6,857
-$31,865 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$50,083
Median Family Income
$45,194
Poverty Rate
23.8%
+15.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
33.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
34.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.3%
$10–15k
6.8%
$15–25k
13.5%
$25–35k
13.7%
$35–50k
18.3%
$50–75k
14.4%
$75–100k
14.2%
$100–150k
7.3%
$150–200k
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,249
Owner-Occupied
52.5%
Renter-Occupied
47.5%
Vacancy Rate
17.5%
Median Home Value
$101,100
-$114,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$719
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
24.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
44.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.1%
$50–100k
36.0%
$100–200k
22.9%
$200–300k
5.9%
$500k–$1M
6.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.3%
$500–1k
62.4%
$1–1.5k
15.6%
$1.5–2k
2.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
15.9%
1 vehicle
33.9%
2 vehicles
30.3%
3+
19.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.5%
2–4 units
10.4%
5–19 units
0.4%
Mobile home
1.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.9%
1940–1969
8.4%
1970–1999
14.1%
2000–2009
2.6%
2010+
2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
85.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
14.0%
-17.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.3%
Some College / Associate
21.3%
Less Than High School
6.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
47.0%
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
+0.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.9%
Self-Employed
10.0%
Government Workers
18.6%
Private For-Profit
71.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.4%
Retail
13.2%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Construction
10.8%
Public Admin
9.2%
Prof. Services
6.0%
Agriculture
5.0%
Finance
4.8%
Arts/Entmt.
3.7%
Wholesale
1.7%
Transportation
1.2%
Occupation
Food Prep
34.3%
Production
22.7%
Management
18.2%
Construction
15.1%
Sales
9.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.0 min
Drove Alone
80.0%
Carpool
16.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.9%
Walked
2.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,031
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
10.1%
5–9
9.6%
10–14
2.2%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
14.6%
35–44
11.8%
45–54
6.5%
55–64
7.9%
65–74
5.0%
75–84
8.5%
85+
8.5%
Under 18: 25.2%
Working age (18–64): 74.8%
65 and over: 20.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.5%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
76.9%
Latin America
23.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.6%
With a Disability
23.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
86.9%
Uninsured
13.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.5%
Has a Computer
92.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023