Potosi, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,542
Population
1,091/sq mi density
$37,055
Median Income
$18,901 per capita
$101,100
Home Value
$197,807 Zillow
$719
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
394
Violent Crime/100K
5,514 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,055 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,100 home value, $719/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
394 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,542
Census 2023
Population Density
1,091
per square mile
Land Area
2.3
square miles (6.0 km²)
Median Age
35.6 yrs
8% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 10% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
87.6%
Black
0.7%
Hispanic
1.3%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.6%
Spanish
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.5%
Veterans
6.6%
10% above US avg (6%)
Disability
23.4%
80% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.9%
5% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.1%
52% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,542 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,091 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.5% |
| Female | 51.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.5% |
| Veterans | 6.6% |
| Disability | 23.4% |
| Health Insurance | 86.9% |
| Uninsured | 13.1% |
| Broadband Access | 85.5% |