Potsdam Town, New York population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Potsdam town decreased by 1,259. In this period, the peak population was 16,451 in the year 2009. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16,077 | - | - |
| 2001 | 16,176 | 99 | 0.62% |
| 2002 | 16,151 | -25 | -0.15% |
| 2003 | 16,193 | 42 | 0.26% |
| 2004 | 16,219 | 26 | 0.16% |
| 2005 | 16,270 | 51 | 0.31% |
| 2006 | 16,244 | -26 | -0.16% |
| 2007 | 16,350 | 106 | 0.65% |
| 2008 | 16,393 | 43 | 0.26% |
| 2009 | 16,451 | 58 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 16,038 | -413 | -2.51% |
| 2011 | 16,194 | 156 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 16,183 | -11 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 16,319 | 136 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 16,275 | -44 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 15,858 | -417 | -2.56% |
| 2016 | 15,769 | -89 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 15,417 | -352 | -2.23% |
| 2018 | 15,429 | 12 | 0.08% |
| 2019 | 15,252 | -177 | -1.15% |
| 2020 | 14,909 | -343 | -2.25% |
| 2021 | 14,999 | 90 | 0.60% |
| 2022 | 14,848 | -151 | -1.01% |
| 2023 | 14,818 | -30 | -0.20% |
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Potsdam Town, New York population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Potsdam town's population decreased by 39 (0.24%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Potsdam town's population decreased by 1,129 (7.04%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Potsdam town's population decreased by 91 (0.61%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Potsdam town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 14,818.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Potsdam town's population peaked in year 2009 at 16,451.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Potsdam town's population was lowest in year 2023 at 14,818.
Potsdam Town, New York annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Potsdam town grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Potsdam town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.34% per year. Overall the population shrank 7.83% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Potsdam town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.34% per year.
From 2010 to 2011 Potsdam town population grew the most, with an increase of 156 people (a 0.97% year-on-year increase)..
From 2014 to 2015 Potsdam town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 417 people (a 2.56% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Potsdam Town, New York population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Potsdam town's population decreased by 181 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 151 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 30 (0.20%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Potsdam Town, New York changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Potsdam town decreased by 1,501 (9.20%). The population was highest at 16,275 in the year 2014 and lowest at 14,818 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.95%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)