The Town of Potosi is a civil town located in Grant County in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. According to the 2020 United States Census, the town had a population of 813. The incorporated Village of Potosi and the unincorporated communities of British Hollow, Buena Vista, Rockville, and Van Buren lie within the town’s boundaries.
Geography
The United States Census Bureau reports that the town covers a total area of 57.7 square miles (149.4 km²), of which 46.5 square miles (120.3 km²) is land and 11.2 square miles (29.1 km²) (approximately 19.45 %) is water. The town is situated near the Mississippi River, with the Grant River flowing into the Mississippi at Potosi Point.
Demographics
2000 Census (the most recent detailed demographic breakdown available)
- Population: 831 people
- Households: 299, with an average household size of 2.78 and an average family size of 3.16
- Racial composition: 99.40 % White, 0.60 % two or more races; Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0 %
- Age distribution: 28.5 % under 18, 7.0 % 18‑24, 28.9 % 25‑44, 26.6 % 45‑64, and 9.0 % 65 or older; median age 37 years
- Gender ratio: For every 100 females, there were 114.2 males (overall) and 116.0 males age 18 and over.
Economic indicators (2000)
- Median household income: $42,697
- Median family income: $44,141
- Per capita income: $16,379
- Poverty: 1.7 % of families and 3.9 % of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9 % of those under 18 and 1.4 % of those 65 or older.
Government and Services
The town is administered by an elected town board, with its offices located at Town Hall, 125 Cross Street, Potosi, WI 53820. The town’s official website is townofpotosiwi.org.
Transportation and Infrastructure
Potosi lies along Wisconsin Highway 35 and is served by local roads connecting to nearby communities such as Tennyson and the city of Dubuque, Iowa, approximately 20 miles to the southwest.
References
- United States Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.
- United States Census Bureau, 2000 Census Summary File.
- Town of Potosi official website.
All information is drawn from publicly available government and reputable sources; no speculative content is included.
