Potosi
City in Washington County, Missouri
Potosi is a city in Washington County, Missouri, with 2,538 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mineral Point, 2.9 miles E.
- 2,538residents (2020 Census)
- 879 ftelevation · 268 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 1,090 / sq mipopulation density
- 63660ZIP code
About Potosi
Potosi ( pə-TOH-see) is a city and the county seat of Washington County, Missouri, United States. Potosi is 72 miles (116 km) southwest of St. Louis. The population was 2,538 as of the 2020 census.
Located in the Lead Belt, the city was founded in 1763 by French colonists as Mine à Breton or Mine au Breton. After the United States acquired this area, American Moses Austin renamed the community for the Bolivian silver-mining city of Potosí. He was involved in lead mining.
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Living in Potosi
- Median household income
- $39,846
- Median home value
- $110,100
- Median rent
- $788/mo
- Median age
- 34.7
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Potosi had 2,538 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,538 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,090 per sq mi (421 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Potosi at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,538 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.33 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9337° N, 90.7750° W |
| ZIP code | 63660 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2959330 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Potosi
- Mineral Point2.9 mi E
- Terre du Lac8.8 mi E
- Irondale8.8 mi SE
- Frankclay10.0 mi SE
- Leadwood11.3 mi SE
- Wortham11.4 mi SE
- Caledonia11.7 mi S
- Bonne Terre12.7 mi E
- Lake Timberline13.0 mi E
- Bismarck14.2 mi SE
- Desloge14.5 mi E
- Summer Set15.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Potosi
What county is Potosi in?
Potosi is in Washington County, Missouri.
What is the population of Potosi, MO?
2,538 people lived in Potosi at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Potosi, MO?
The ZIP code of Potosi is 63660.
What is the elevation of Potosi?
879 feet (268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Potosi?
Mineral Point (2.9 mi), Terre du Lac (8.8 mi), Irondale (8.8 mi), Frankclay (10.0 mi), Leadwood (11.3 mi).
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