Potsdam, NY

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Potsdam

Hewittville / West Potsdam

Winthrop / West Stockholm

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Potsdam

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

51.8%

Households with Children

18.5%

School Enrollment K-12

275

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.9%
School Age (5-17): 6.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 64.5%
Working Age (35-54): 13.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 3.6%
Seniors (65+): 10.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.8%
High School / GED: 20.6%
Some College or Associate's: 20.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 51.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.1%
Single Parents: 5.4%
Couples & Adults: 17.0%
Living Alone: 64.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
Asian: 6.6%
Black or African American: 4.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 28.4%
South Asian: 47.4%
Southeast Asian: 16.2%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 8.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.3%
Other White: 55.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 58.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 28.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.3%
Spanish: 3.5%
European & Indo-European: 6.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.5%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 1.0%
Middle School (5-8): 1.9%
High School (9-12): 1.7%
College / Graduate: 57.6%
Not Enrolled: 36.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources