Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Potosi, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

595

Median Agei

43.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.6%581

Two or More

2.4%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%22

High School Diploma

33.8%139

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%27

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%60

Associate's Degree

12.2%50

Bachelor's Degree

13.6%56

Master's Degree

4.1%17

Professional Degree

1%4

Doctorate

0.5%2

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

19.2%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$187,500

Median Renti

$775

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.4%204

Renter-Occupied

26.6%74

Total Units

299

Homeownership

73.4%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%13

$50K–$100K

8.3%17

$100K–$150K

17.6%36

$150K–$200K

22.1%45

$200K–$300K

26%53

$300K–$500K

12.7%26

$500K–$1M

6.9%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.3%10

2000–2009

9.7%29

1990–1999

13%39

1980–1989

3.3%10

1970–1979

14%42

1960–1969

20.4%61

1950–1959

6.7%20

1940–1949

9.7%29

1939 or earlier

19.7%59

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

68%189

Fuel Oil

16.2%45

Electricity

10.1%28

Utility Gas

3.6%10

Wood

1.4%4

Other

0.7%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,000

Mean Household Incomei

$80,937

Per Capita Incomei

$36,762

Poverty Ratei

6.7%

Unemploymenti

1.2%

Labor Forcei

330

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%4

$10K–$15K

4.7%13

$15K–$20K

2.9%8

$20K–$25K

3.2%9

$25K–$30K

2.9%8

$30K–$35K

4.3%12

$35K–$40K

6.8%19

$40K–$45K

8.6%24

$45K–$50K

2.9%8

$50K–$60K

6.5%18

$60K–$75K

13.7%38

$75K–$100K

13.7%38

$100K–$125K

10.1%28

$125K–$150K

7.2%20

$150K–$200K

7.9%22

$200K+

3.2%9

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

20(4.1% of civilian adults)