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Missouri · 225 residents (2025 est.) · 0.571 sq mi
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Amsterdam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,536. Population has fallen 54% since 2000, a loss of 153 residents. Median home value is $48,000. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
128
−54%since 2000
from 281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
224 / sq mi
−54%since 2000
from 492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.3
+62%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:225 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1071672282893491990201020202024Amsterdam
2024128
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,536
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,821 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,676
+146%since 2000
from $11,670 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
−12%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,000
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.7%
+33.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−26%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
RELATED:See current rent listings in Amsterdam on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(8)
Diversity Score31.4%(40)
Diversity Score
31
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
−11%since 2000
from 40.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.5%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
60.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 27.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.7%
−55.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amsterdam, Missouri?

Amsterdam, Missouri has about 128 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amsterdam, Missouri?

The typical household in Amsterdam, Missouri earns about $45,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amsterdam, Missouri expensive?

In Amsterdam, Missouri, the median home is worth about $48,000, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Amsterdam, Missouri?

About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Amsterdam, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amsterdam, Missouri?

About 18.0% of people in Amsterdam, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amsterdam, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Amsterdam, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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