Demographics in Potsdam, NY

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Potsdam?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

8,507

Male

4,416

51.9%

Female

4,091

48.1%

Median Age

21.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

83.2%

Black

4.5%

Hispanic

4.7%

Asian

6.0%

Two or More

4.8%

Other

1.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

17.1%

High School or Higher

24.0%

Foreign Born

10.5%

Veterans

0.3%

Married

17.4%

Avg Household Size

1.8

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Potsdam, NY has a population of 8,507 with a median age of 21.7. The racial makeup is 83.2% White, 4.7% Hispanic, 4.5% Black, 6.0% Asian. About 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 10.5%.