Demographics & People — Potosi, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 616 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~500 |
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| Median Age | 43.6 |
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| Total Households | 266 |
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| Family Households | 184 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0984 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 573 |
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| Black or African American | 7 |
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| Asian | 23 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 256 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 226 |
| English | 56 |
| Irish | 54 |
| Other groups | 37 |
| Norwegian | 13 |
| Swiss | 8 |
| American | 7 |
| French (except Basque) | 5 |
| Dutch | 4 |
Language
| English Only | 576 |
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| Spanish | 3 |
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| Population 5+ | 579 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 26 |
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| Population 18+ | 467 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Potosi, Wisconsin.
