Potosi
Census-designated place in Taylor County, Texas
Potosi is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Taylor County, Texas, with 3,947 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,821 ft (555 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Abilene, 8.8 miles N.
- 3,947residents (2020 Census)
- 1,821 ftelevation · 555 m
- 18.3 sq miland area · 47.5 km²
- 215 / sq mipopulation density
- 79602ZIP code
About Potosi
Potosi is a census-designated place (CDP) in Taylor County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Potosi had a population of 3,947. It is part of the Abilene, Texas metropolitan statistical area.
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Living in Potosi
- Median household income
- $121,543
- Median home value
- $354,200
- Median age
- 37.3
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Potosi had 3,947 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,947 |
|---|---|
| Density | 215 per sq mi (83 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Potosi at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Taylor County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,947 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.35 sq mi (47.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,821 ft (555 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3358° N, 99.6843° W |
| ZIP code | 79602 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4859108 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Potosi
- Abilene8.8 mi N
- Buffalo Gap9.5 mi SW
- Tuscola10.9 mi SW
- Clyde11.6 mi NE
- Impact11.9 mi N
- Tye13.3 mi NW
- Lawn14.3 mi S
- Baird17.3 mi E
- Hawley20.1 mi N
- Merkel21.2 mi NW
- Novice24.3 mi S
- Trent27.7 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Potosi
What county is Potosi in?
Potosi is in Taylor County, Texas.
What is the population of Potosi, TX?
3,947 people lived in Potosi at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Potosi, TX?
The ZIP code of Potosi is 79602.
What is the elevation of Potosi?
1,821 feet (555 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Potosi?
Abilene (8.8 mi), Buffalo Gap (9.5 mi), Tuscola (10.9 mi), Clyde (11.6 mi), Impact (11.9 mi).
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