Potter town, New York
Potter town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Potter town is a geographic entity located in Yates County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,825. The land area covers 37.24 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,825 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.1 yrs | ±6.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 629 | ±82 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 685 | ±89 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 629 | ±82 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 56 | ±39 |
| Median Home Value | $130,300 | ±$23,059 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,005 | ±$136 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,344 | ±$19,297 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,594 | ±$4,001 |
| Poverty Rate | 10% | ±4.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 187 | ±86 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 765 | ±148 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.1% | ±8.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TOWN OF POTTER
GUS Population: 1,827 (2024)
ID: 171085
|
Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR, TOWN OF POTTER, YATES CO
1226 PHELPS RD, MIDDLESEX NY 14507-9725
|
|
GUS Population: 24,387 (2024)
ID: 131200
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
417 LIBERTY ST, STE 1116, PENN YAN NY 14527-1124
|
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BLOOMFIELD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BLOOMFIELD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BLOOMFIELD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CANANDAIGUA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CANANDAIGUA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CANANDAIGUA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DUNDEE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | DUNDEE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GENEVA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | GENEVA, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Keuka College
|
College | 8.2 mi away | 141 Central Avenue, Keuka Park, NY, 14478 |
3152795000
|
|
MABEL D. BLODGETT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
|
Library | 3.8 mi away | 35 SOUTH MAIN STREET, RUSHVILLE, NY, 14544 |
(585) 554-3939
|
|
Finger Lakes Community College
|
College | 11.1 mi away | 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY, 14424-8395 |
5853943500
|
|
MIDDLESEX PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 4.7 mi away | 1216 ROUTE 245, MIDDLESEX, NY, 14507 |
(585) 554-6945
|
|
Hobart William Smith Colleges
|
College | 14.0 mi away | 337 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY, 14456 |
3157813000
|
|
GORHAM FREE LIBRARY
|
Library | 6.3 mi away | 2664 MAIN STREET, GORHAM, NY, 14461 |
(585) 526-6655
|
|
Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences
|
College | 14.9 mi away | 196 North Street, Geneva, NY, 14456-1651 |
3157874005
|
|
PENN YAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 7.2 mi away | 214 MAIN STREET, PENN YAN, NY, 14527 |
(315) 536-6114
|
|
Marion S Whelan School of Nursing of Geneva General Hospital
|
College Vocational | 14.9 mi away | 196 North St, Geneva, NY, 14456-1651 |
3157874005
|
|
MODESTE BEDIENT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
|
Library | 8.1 mi away | 3699 ROUTE 54A, BRANCHPORT, NY, 14418 |
(315) 595-2899
|
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PENN YAN AP, NY US, located 8.0 miles from Potter town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7° | 17.5° | 25.1° | 1.49" | — |
| February | 34.8° | 18.5° | 26.6° | 1.26" | — |
| March | 43.2° | 25.4° | 34.3° | 2.06" | — |
| April | 56.2° | 35.5° | 45.8° | 2.81" | — |
| May | 68.8° | 47.0° | 57.9° | 2.88" | — |
| June | 76.6° | 57.0° | 66.8° | 2.77" | — |
| July | 81.4° | 61.8° | 71.6° | 3.39" | — |
| August | 79.7° | 59.9° | 69.8° | 2.84" | — |
| September | 73.0° | 52.6° | 62.8° | 3.89" | — |
| October | 60.6° | 42.6° | 51.6° | 2.88" | — |
| November | 48.4° | 32.7° | 40.5° | 2.14" | — |
| December | 37.9° | 24.7° | 31.3° | 1.83" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushville village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
| Gorham CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Penn Yan village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
| Crystal Beach CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Hall CDP | CDP | 8.1 mi | — |
| Keuka Park CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3612359597. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.