Potosi, Wisconsin
Potosi: civil town in Grant County, Wisconsin
About
Potosi is a town located in the county of Grant in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 849. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 887 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Potosi
| Population | 887 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | Grant County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.6894,-90.7121 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:24:59 (23rd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 53820 |
| Population growth | 4.28% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Potosi is located at 42°41'22"N 90°42'43"W (42.6894400, -90.7120700).
Potosi map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 12 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of p...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Potosi increased by 4.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 849 | - | census |
| 2011 | 874 | 2.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 868 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 870 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 871 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 875 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 882 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 884 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 886 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 886 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 887 | 0.11% | estimation process |
People born in Potosi (1)
American attorney, politician, and military leader Melvin Grigsby was born in Potosi
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Potosi, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240462 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | Platteville (WI) | 53818-3099 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Potosi, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Potosi.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Post Office | Potosi (WI) | 53820 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Potosi, Missouri county seat of Washington County, Missouri, United States with a population of 2,548 people.
Other cities in Grant County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grant County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 3,700 | City in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Jamestown | 2,122 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
| Buena Vista | 1,820 | Unincorporated community in the Town of Delafield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin |
| Platteville | 1,470 | City in Grant County, Wisconsin |
| Dickeyville | 1,020 | Village in Grant County, Wisconsin |
| Preston | 980 | A city in Grant County, Wisconsin |
| Arthur | 791 | Township in Chippewa County, Wisconsin |
| Beetown | 763 | Unincorporated community in the Town of Beetown, Grant County, Wisconsin |
| Fennimore | 601 | City in Grant County, Wisconsin |
| Mount Ida | 570 | Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Ellenboro | 538 | Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Hickory Grove | 464 | Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Cassville | 430 | Village in Grant County, Wisconsin |
| Blue River | 418 | Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Glen Haven | 408 | Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Boscobel | 400 | Fourth-class city in Grant County, Wisconsin |