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59.2 percent of Potsdam residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 36.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Potsdam population reached 8,642.

Out of 3,529 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	5,113	59.2
Employed	3,529	40.8
Employed in civilian labor force	3,529	40.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0