Potsdam is located in St. lawrence county New york with a geographic area of 4.9 square miles. The total population in Potsdam is 9,003 with 51.9% male and 48.1% female. Children under age 5 represent 2.3% of the population, under age 18 equal 9.3% of the population and over age 65 is 7.9% of the population. The median household income is $25,850, per capita income is $16,960. There are a total of 2,289 housing units with 36.1% owner occupied. Education includes 20.3% of residents that are high school graduates and 34.5% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Potsdam in the summer is 70 degrees, and in the winter 27 degrees.
