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Potosi, MO
City in Washington County, Missouri.
Population
2,544
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,093
ZIP codes
0
Potosi and its ZIP codes
Potosi at a glance
- Potosi is about 12 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,846 a year, 44% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,100 (52% below Missouri) and median rent is $788 a month.
Local data for Potosi, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Potosi, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,846
Poverty rate
25.0%
Median home value
$110,100
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher
9.0%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (443), Irish Americans (216), French Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Potosi.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,281
4,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,203
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $6,494 per person
How people get to work
Potosi, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Potosi, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
415
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Potosi, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Potosi
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral PointTown | 3.1 mi | 0.2 |
| IrondaleCity | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| Terre du LacCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 7 |
| FrankclayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| WorthamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| LeadwoodCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Bonne TerreCity | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| Lake TimberlineCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| BismarckCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| DeslogeCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| Summer SetCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Park HillsCity | 17 mi | 20.3 |
| LeadingtonCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| De SotoCity | 19 mi | 4.4 |
| Briarwood EstatesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Potosi, MO in?
- Potosi is in Washington County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Potosi, MO?
- About 2,544 people live in Potosi, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Potosi?
- Nearby places include Mineral Point (3.1 mi), Irondale (9 mi), Terre du Lac (9.2 mi), Frankclay (10 mi), Wortham (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023