Potsdam SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Potsdam summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Potsdam. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Potsdam is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Potsdam is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Potsdam is $177,295.
The median income in Potsdam is $34,546.
Potsdam's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Potsdam Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Potsdam | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 64 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Potsdam, NY Weather
The average high in Potsdam is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Potsdam |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Potsdam Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Potsdam
The current population in Potsdam is 8,427. The population has decreased 11.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,427 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 8,507 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 8,570 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 8,455 | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 9,003 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 9,154 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 9,281 | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 9,710 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 9,682 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 9,656 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 9,577 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 9,568 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 9,525 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 9,471 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 9,476 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Potsdam
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Potsdam is:
81.1% White with 6,838 White residents.
4.7% African American with 397 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.
6.6% Asian with 553 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 262 Two Or More residents.
4.2% Hispanic with 357 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Potsdam | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.1% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.7% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Potsdam
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Potsdam is 50.1% female with 4,220 female residents.
Potsdam is 49.9% male with 4,207 male residents.
| Gender | Potsdam | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Potsdam for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Potsdam completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Potsdam completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Potsdam completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Potsdam completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Potsdam completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Potsdam completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Potsdam completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Potsdam completed professional degree.
11.0% of adults in Potsdam completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Potsdam | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Potsdam, New York
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13.8% of households in Potsdam earn Less than $10,000.
5.6% of households in Potsdam earn $10,000 to $14,999.
20.6% of households in Potsdam earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.9% of households in Potsdam earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.8% of households in Potsdam earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.4% of households in Potsdam earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.2% of households in Potsdam earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.5% of households in Potsdam earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.7% of households in Potsdam earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.6% of households in Potsdam earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Potsdam | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 20.6% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.9% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.8% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.4% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.5% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
