Potsdam, NY

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2021 Population

8,455

6.09% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

21.1

0.957% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23.2%

20.3% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$32,969

27.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$120,100

2.39% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

3,381

2.06% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Potsdam, NY had a population of 8.46k people with a median age of 21.1 and a median household income of $32,969. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Potsdam, NY declined from 9,003 to 8,455, a −6.09% decrease and its median household income grew from $25,850 to $32,969, a 27.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Potsdam, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.37%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.31%), and White (Hispanic) (1.87%).

None of the households in Potsdam, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.5% of the residents in Potsdam, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Potsdam, NY are Clarkson University (1,225 degrees awarded in 2021) and SUNY College at Potsdam (827 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Potsdam, NY was $120,100, and the homeownership rate was 41.1%.

Most people in Potsdam, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Potsdam, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Potsdam, NY is home to a population of 8.46k people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.9% of Potsdam, NY residents were born outside of the country (668 people).

In 2021, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.71k people) in Potsdam, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 539 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 453 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.5%

2021 Citizenship

95%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.5% of Potsdam, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Potsdam, NY was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Potsdam, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Potsdam, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.71k ± 252
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
539 ± 148
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
453 ± 109

5.32%

Hispanic Population

450 people

5.32% of the people in Potsdam, NY are hispanic (450 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Potsdam, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
512,419 ± 17,349 people
China
414,157 ± 15,637 people
Jamaica
233,946 ± 11,806 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 512,419 New York residents, followed by China with 414,157 and Jamaica with 233,946.

Foreign-Born Population

7.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

668 people

6.51%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

586 people

As of 2021, 7.9% of Potsdam, NY residents (668 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Potsdam, NY was 6.51%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Potsdam, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

World War II
26 ± 26
Vietnam
23 ± 35
Korea
8 ± 22

Potsdam, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in World War II, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Potsdam, NY employs 3.38k people. The largest industries in Potsdam, NY are Educational Services (1,174 people), Accommodation & Food Services (491 people), and Retail Trade (342 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($120,341), Construction ($52,955), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,218).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,847. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

3.38k

2021 Value

± 399

−2.06%

1 Year decline

± 16.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Potsdam, NY declined at a rate of −2.06%, from 3.45k employees to 3.38k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Potsdam, NY, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (577 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (378 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (319 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Potsdam, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.38k

2021 Value

± 399

−2.06%

1 Year decline

± 16.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Potsdam, NY declined at a rate of −2.06%, from 3.45k employees to 3.38k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Potsdam, NY, are Educational Services (1,174 people), Accommodation & Food Services (491 people), and Retail Trade (342 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Potsdam, NY, though some of these residents may live in Potsdam, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$13,393

Median earning men ± $9,566

$10,250

Median earning women ± $3,035

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,218), Construction ($42,981), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,179).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($33,286), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($11,645), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($11,444).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Potsdam, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Potsdam, NY awarded 2,052 degrees. The student population of Potsdam, NY in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 3,541 male students and 3,019 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Potsdam, NY are White (1,443 and 74.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (146 and 7.53%), Black or African American (108 and 5.57%), and Asian (77 and 3.97%).

The largest universities in Potsdam, NY by number of degrees awarded are Clarkson University (1,225 and 59.7%) and SUNY College at Potsdam (827 and 40.3%).

The most popular majors in Potsdam, NY are Mechanical Engineering (189 and 9.21%), Engineering & Industrial Management (166 and 8.09%), and General Business Administration & Management (126 and 6.14%).

The median tuition costs in Potsdam, NY are $53,100 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $16,980 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Potsdam, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,560 (54% men and 46% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,560 students enrolled in Potsdam, NY, 54% men and 46% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,729 records, of which 45.1% were women and 54.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Engineering & Industrial Management
77 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
160 degrees awarded
General Psychology
85 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Potsdam, NY was Engineering & Industrial Management with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Potsdam, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Clarkson University
1,225 degrees awarded
SUNY College at Potsdam
827 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clarkson University with 1,225 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,042 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Potsdam, NY, which is 1.03 times more than the 1,010 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,443 degrees mean that there were 9.88 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 146 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($53,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,642) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,446) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Measure

In 2021, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.63% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.08M), Bachelors Degree (3.3M), and Some college (2.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Potsdam, NY was $120,100 in 2021, which is 0.49 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $117,300 to $120,100, a 2.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Potsdam, NY is 41.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Potsdam, NY have an average commute time of 14.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Potsdam, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$120,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$15,801

$887

Median Property Taxes

±$202

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Potsdam, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Potsdam, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

41.1%

Homeownership

2021

60.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 41.1% of the housing units in Potsdam, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 36.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Potsdam, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4908
Census Tract 4909

The following map shows all of the places in Potsdam, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$32,969

Median Household Income

± $8,526

2.16k

Number of Households

± 363

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.16k households in Potsdam, NY grew to $32,969 from the previous year's value of $25,850.

The following chart displays the households in Potsdam, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Potsdam, NY is from New York.

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

In 2021, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (48.7%)
Walked (28.5%)
Carpooled (10.9%)

In 2021, 48.7% of workers in Potsdam, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (28.5%) and those who carpooled to work (10.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Potsdam, NY have a shorter commute time (14.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.96% of the workforce in Potsdam, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Potsdam, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Potsdam, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Potsdam, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Potsdam, NY (969 out of 4.18k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Potsdam, NY is White, followed by Asian and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.6% of the population of Potsdam, NY has health coverage, with 61.8% on employee plans, 10.3% on Medicaid, 7.21% on Medicare, 17.9% on non-group plans, and 0.331% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in St. Lawrence County, NY see 1858 patients per year on average, which represents a 2% decrease from the previous year (1896 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2552 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 460 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for St. Lawrence County, NY.

1,858 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in St. Lawrence County, NY

Primary care physicians in St. Lawrence County, NY see an average of 1,858 patients per year. This represents a 2% decrease from the previous year (1,896 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in St. Lawrence County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 55.4% between 18 and 34 years, 16.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.05% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.3% were men and 47.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.38%

Uninsured

61.8%

Employer Coverage

10.3%

Medicaid

7.21%

Medicare

17.9%

Non-Group

0.331%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Potsdam, NY grew by 37.2% from 1.73% to 2.38%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Potsdam, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.