Potosi, Missouri
Potosi: County seat of Washington County, Missouri, United States
About
Potosi is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,660 and a population density of 441 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,548 inhabitants.
The city was created 198 years ago in 1825.
Quick Facts about Potosi
| Population : | 2,548 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Washington County |
| Postal code : | 63664 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 573 |
| Area : | 6.03 km2 |
| Altitude : | 879 feet / 268 meters |
| Capital city : | Potosi is capital of Washington County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1826 (198 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 14:57:34 (26th December 2024) |
| Density : | 423 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Potosi is located at 37°56'11"N 90°47'16"W (37.9364400, -90.7879100).
Potosi map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Potosi decreased by 4.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,660 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,648 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,648 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,650 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,641 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,604 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,607 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,616 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,604 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,577 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,548 | -1.14% | estimation process |
People born in Potosi (7)
People born in Potosi, including baseball player Don Choate, baseball player Donne Wall, Business person in mining Firmin V. Desloge, .
List
- Jim LaMarque (Negro League Baseball player) he was born in 29/07/1921
- John A. Lankford (American architect) he was born in 04/12/1874
- Paul Fitzwater (American politician) he was born in 05/03/1959
- Pete Casey (American football player) he was born in 02/12/1895
Schools in Potosi
College & universities near Potosi, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178217 | Mineral Area College | Park Hills (MO) | 63601-1000 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Potosi, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| HEM | Hermann | Wharf & Gutenberg Sts. | RAIL |
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Irondale | 438 | City in Washington County, Missouri |
| Mineral Point | 353 | Village in the United States |
| Summit | 302 | Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America |
| Caledonia | 126 | City in Washington County, Missouri, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Potosi distances to largest Missouri cities
