Potosi, Texas

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Potosi, Texas
settlement_type = CDP
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map_caption = Location of Potosi, Texas


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Texas
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Taylor

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unit_pref = Imperial
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area_total_km2 = 47.8
area_land_km2 = 47.8
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 18.5
area_land_sq_mi = 18.5
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1664
population_density_km2 = 34.8
population_density_sq_mi = 90.1

timezone = Central (CST)
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timezone_DST = CDT
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elevation_m = 555
elevation_ft = 1821
latd = 32 |latm = 20 |lats = 8 |latNS = N
longd = 99 |longm = 39 |longs = 57 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 79602
area_code = 325
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blank_info = 48-59108GR|2
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blank1_info = 1344423GR|3
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Potosi is a census-designated place (CDP) in Taylor County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,664 at the 2000 census. A housing boom is beginning to occur along FM 1750, the main route through Potosi. New subdivisions are being constructed and expanded including Deerwood, Pack Saddle Prarie, Blackhawk Estates, Pack Saddle Farms, Seven Winds, and Pack Saddle Meadows.

Geography

Potosi is located at coor dms|32|20|8|N|99|39|57|W|city (32.335615, -99.665777)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 18.5 square miles (47.8 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,664 people, 589 households, and 501 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 90.1 people per square mile (34.8/km²). There were 624 housing units at an average density of 33.8/sq mi (13.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.25% White, 0.66% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.04% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.23% of the population.

There were 589 households out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.9% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $49,438, and the median income for a family was $56,471. Males had a median income of $38,839 versus $20,822 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,997. About 9.5% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 22.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community of Potosi is served by the Wylie Independent School District of Abilene, Texas.

ervices

The residents of Potosi, Texas receive water from the Potosi Water Supply Corporation and they are protected by the [http://www.potosifiredepartment.com Potosi Volunteer Fire Department] .

References

External links

* [http://www.potosifiredepartment.com Potosi Volunteer Fire Department]
* [http://www.kd5smn.com Potosi, Texas Weather]