Potosi, WI population by race
The table below shows Potosi's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 539 | 94.89% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 12 | 2.11% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12 | 2.11% |
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Potosi population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Potosi has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Potosi's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Potosi population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.89% are white, 0.88% are Black or African American, 2.11% are Asian and 2.11% are multiracial.
Potosi 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Potosi is White with a population of 539 (94.89% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 12 (2.11% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Potosi, WI
By ethnicity, 2 (0.35% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 566 (99.65% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Potosi, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 537 (94.88% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Potosi, WI Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Potosi's Non-Hispanic population.
Potosi Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 537 | 94.88% |
| Black or African American alone | 5 | 0.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 12 | 2.12% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12 | 2.12% |
Among the Hispanic population in Potosi, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 2 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Potosi, WI Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Potosi's Hispanic population.
Potosi Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 2 | 100.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Potosi, WI is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.35% of Potosi population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Potosi, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 2 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Potosi, WI have?
Potosi, WI has 5 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.88% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Potosi is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Potosi, WI?
With 99.65% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Potosi.
That being said, with a 2.11% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Potosi.
What is the majority race in Potosi, WI?
With a population of 539 (94.89% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Potosi.
Asians are second largest race in Potosi, with 2.11% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
