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Potsdam Central School District
Potsdam Central School District is a unified school district in New York with a community population of 13,975. The median household income is $55,714 and the median age is 23.9.
13,975
Population
149
People / sq mi
$55,714
Median Income
23.9
Median Age
Potsdam Central School District covers 94 sq mi of land at 148.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,714
Median Household Income
$28,081
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$167,500
Median Home Value
$913
Median Rent
54.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.0%
High School+
41.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Potsdam Central School District serves a community with a population of 13,975 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New York.
The median household income in Potsdam Central School District is $55,714, with a per capita income of $28,081. The poverty rate is 12.7%.
Potsdam Central School District is 86.7% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 57.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Potsdam Central School District, 94.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Potsdam Central School District is $167,500, with a median rent of $913. The homeownership rate is 54.1%.
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Data for Potsdam Central School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3623670).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.