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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Potsdam

New York · 9,425 residents · 4.918 sq mi
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Potsdam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,273. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $73,900. At a median age of 21.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 21.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,425
−8%since 1990
from 10,251 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,916 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 2,084 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
21.6
+1%since 1990
from 21.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Potsdam
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,273
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,397 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,824
+35%since 1990
from $8,038 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.0%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 35.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $340 in 1990
US average: $602
32.2%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 33.5% in 1990
67.8% rent
3.5
+3%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(9,689)
Black0.8%(84)
Hispanic / Latino1%(103)
Asian4.1%(421)
Diversity Score15.3%(1,569)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(8,541)
Black2.4%(228)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(165)
Asian3.9%(364)
Diversity Score19.2%(1,811)
19
+26%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.4%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 43.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.3%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
25.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−10%since 1990
from 12.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potsdam, New York?

Potsdam, New York has about 9,425 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Potsdam, New York?

The typical household in Potsdam, New York earns about $21,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potsdam, New York expensive?

In Potsdam, New York, the median home is worth about $73,900, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Potsdam, New York?

About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in Potsdam, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Potsdam, New York?

About 34.0% of people in Potsdam, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Potsdam, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Potsdam, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 826 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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