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43%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
53%
Household income NAT. AVG.
9%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexPotsdamNew YorkNational
Income per capita$16,960$34,212$29,829
Median household income$25,850$60,741$55,322
Median income owner occupied$93,277$83,277$70,586
Median income renter occupied$16,570$38,983$35,192
Median earnings male$7,807$40,464$36,919
Median earnings female$4,498$30,906$26,250
Unemployment rate5.1%4.8%4.7%
Poverty level29.1%15.5%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Potsdam is 43% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Potsdam is 53% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Potsdam is 9% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Potsdam is 92% higher than the national average

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      $17,231 $25,850 $51,700
      City
      $40,489 $60,741 $121,482
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Potsdam median earnings by income bracket

      Potsdam employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry3.4%3.4%
      Manufacturing sector6.3%6.3%
      Financial & insurance services2.4%2.4%
      Wholesale & retail services12.8%12.8%
      Public administration1.0%1.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.5%7.5%
      Education, health & social services35.5%35.5%
      Other29.6%29.6%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Hannawa Falls, NY1,040$83,84651.6%
      Norwood, NY1,543$66,75020.7%
      Canton, NY6,486$62,12512.3%
      Colton, NY290$59,5837.7%
      Madrid, NY805$59,2867.2%
      Potsdam, NY9,003$25,85053.3%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Roxborough Park, CO9,004$140,994154.9%
      Springfield, FL9,004$40,10327.5%
      Sheffield Lake, OH9,001$57,6234.2%
      Groton, CT8,999$51,9416.1%
      Lincoln City, OR9,007$46,08016.7%
      Potsdam, NY9,003$25,85053.3%
      Source: The Potsdam, NY employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).