Potsdam town is located in St. Lawrence County New York. Potsdam town has a 2024 population of 14,788. Potsdam town is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,909 in 2020.
The average household income in Potsdam town is $70,548 with a poverty rate of 17.68%. The median age in Potsdam town is 26.7 years: 24.8 years for males, and 29.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Potsdam town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,219 | 88.04% |
| Asian | 566 | 3.77% |
| Black or African American | 552 | 3.68% |
| Two or more races | 444 | 2.96% |
| Other race | 180 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 48 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.04% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,258 | 2.08 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 2,733 | 1.31 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Married | 2,092 | 2.88 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Female | 382 | 3.06 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Male | 51 | 2.96 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
58.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 462 | 5.88% |
| Associates Degree | 760 | 9.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,113 | 14.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,550 | 19.73% |
| High School Graduate | 2,550 | 32.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 226 | 2.88% |
| Some College | 1,195 | 15.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,273 | 6,628 | 2,360 |
| Asian | 262 | 219 | 185 |
| 2+ Races | 183 | 183 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 91 | 91 | 28 |
| Black | 63 | 63 | 36 |
| Native American | 41 | 41 | 9 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 4 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,456 | $67,778 | $51,701 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,450 | $92,721 | $68,750 |
| High School Graduate | $29,769 | $48,125 | $23,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,219 | $18,854 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,780 | $55,514 | $45,526 |
| Some College | $53,095 | $54,189 | $42,188 |
$51,780
Average Earnings
$55,514
Average Male
$45,526
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.5% of Potsdam town residents speak only English, while 8.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,161 | 1,732 | 17.05% |
| Asian | 301 | 81 | 26.91% |
| Black | 103 | 64 | 62.14% |
| Native | 48 | 25 | 52.08% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 20 | 18.87% |
| Other | 51 | 19 | 37.25% |
| Multiple | 265 | 10 | 3.77% |
17.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.09%
Male Poverty Rate
12.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Potsdam town is Black, with 62.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Potsdam town is Multiple, with 3.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.19% |
| High School | 23.3% |
| Some College | 7.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 44.12% |
| Male Employed | 17.72% |
| Female Employed | 7.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,288 | $104,321 |
| Households | $49,853 | $70,548 |
| Married Families | $94,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,741 | $37,761 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
395
Number of Veterans
377
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 117 |
| Second Gulf War | 93 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 47 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 132 |
| 65 to 74 | 98 |
| 35 to 54 | 86 |
| 55 to 64 | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 384 | 3.41% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 2.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.32%
Born in Potsdam town
93.41%
Native Born
6.59%
Foreign Born
3.94%
Non Citizen
2.65%
Naturalized
93.41% of Potsdam town residents were born in the United States, with 70.32% having been born in New York. 3.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,638 | -30 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 14,668 | -30 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 14,698 | -30 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 14,728 | -30 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 14,758 | -30 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 14,788 | -30 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 14,818 | -30 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 14,848 | -151 | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 14,999 | 90 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 14,909 | -343 | -2.25% |
| 2019 | 15,252 | -177 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 15,429 | 12 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 15,417 | -352 | -2.23% |
| 2016 | 15,769 | -89 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 15,858 | -417 | -2.56% |
| 2014 | 16,275 | -44 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 16,319 | 136 | 0.84% |
| 2012 | 16,183 | -11 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 16,194 | 156 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 16,038 | 0 | 0% |