Potsdam, New York Population 2022
Potsdam is a city located in St. Lawrence County New York. Potsdam has a 2020 population of 8,889. Potsdam is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -5.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,447 in 2010.
The average household income in Potsdam is $62,959 with a poverty rate of 26.51%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $758 per month, and the median house value is $113,100. The median age in Potsdam is 20.8 years, 21.1 years for males, and 20.6 years for females.
Potsdam Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Potsdamwas:
- White: 83.19%
- Black or African American: 6.85%
- Asian: 3.89%
- Other race: 3.33%
- Two or more races: 2.16%
- Native American: 0.51%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.07%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,615 | 83.19% |
| Black or African American | 627 | 6.85% |
| Asian | 356 | 3.89% |
| Some Other Race | 305 | 3.33% |
| Two or More Races | 198 | 2.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.07% |
Potsdam Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,187 | 2.05 | 41.2 |
| Non Family | 1,355 | 1.38 | 22.5 |
| Married | 612 | 3.34 | 80.9 |
| Female | 152 | 2.3 | 50 |
| Male | 68 | 3.25 | 36.8 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 2.04% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 168 | 5.71% |
| High School Graduate | 607 | 20.62% |
| Some College | 418 | 14.20% |
| Associates Degree | 237 | 8.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 570 | 19.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 884 | 30.03% |
Potsdam Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,672 | 2,474 | 1,310 |
| Asian | 126 | 102 | 87 |
| Hispanic | 59 | 58 | 31 |
| Black | 40 | 35 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 34 | 8 |
| Other Race | 17 | 16 | |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$41,318
Average Earnings
$46,281
Average Male
$34,625
Average Female
Potsdam Language by Age
Potsdam Language
88.14% of Potsdam residents speak only English, while 11.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.53% of the population.
Potsdam Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,063 | 1,029 | 25.33% |
| Black | 114 | 57 | 50.00% |
| Asian | 138 | 56 | 40.58% |
| Multiple | 71 | 20 | 28.17% |
| Other | 20 | NaN% | |
| Native | 13 | 13 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 7 | 7.69% |
26.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.32%
Male Poverty Rate
22.16%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Potsdam
The race most likely to be in poverty in Potsdam is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Potsdam is Hispanic, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.11%.
Potsdam Marital Status
Marriage Rates
16.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.3%
Male Marriage Rate
17.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Potsdam Married by Age and Sex
Potsdam Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Potsdam Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 3.15% |
Potsdam Veterans by Education
4.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
43.7%
Labor Force Participation
39.7%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
68.90%
Born in Potsdam
93.03%
Native Born
6.97%
Foreign Born
5.46%
Non Citizen
1.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.03% of Potsdam residents were born in the United States, with 68.90% having been born in New York. 5.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,889 | -34 | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 8,923 | -34 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 8,957 | -34 | -0.38% |
| 2019 | 8,991 | -34 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 9,025 | 9 | 0.10% |
| 2017 | 9,016 | -335 | -3.58% |
| 2016 | 9,351 | -23 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 9,374 | -359 | -3.69% |
| 2014 | 9,733 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 9,738 | 159 | 1.66% |
| 2012 | 9,579 | -27 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 9,606 | 159 | 1.68% |
| 2010 | 9,447 | 22 | 0.02% |
| 2000 | 9,425 | -826 | -0.84% |
| 1990 | 10,251 | -384 | -0.37% |
| 1980 | 10,635 | 650 | 0.63% |
| 1970 | 9,985 | 2,220 | 2.55% |
| 1960 | 7,765 | 274 | 0.36% |
| 1950 | 7,491 | 2,670 | 4.51% |
| 1940 | 4,821 | 685 | 1.54% |
| 1930 | 4,136 | 97 | 0.24% |
| 1920 | 4,039 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 1910 | 4,036 | 193 | 0.49% |
| 1900 | 3,843 | -118 | -0.30% |
| 1890 | 3,961 | 1,199 | 3.67% |
| 1880 | 2,762 | -129 | -0.46% |
| 1870 | 2,891 | 0.00% |