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Amsterdam

Missouri · 218 residents · 0.571 sq mi
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Amsterdam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,220. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. Median home value is $48,800. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
218
−22%since 2000
from 281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
382 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+27%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1071672282893491990201020202024Amsterdam
2024128
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,220
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,821 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,638
+103%since 2000
from $11,670 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,800
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−10%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(191)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(2)
Diversity Score8.8%(19)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.7 min
+6%since 2000
from 40.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.9%
−53.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amsterdam, Missouri?

Amsterdam, Missouri has about 218 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amsterdam, Missouri?

The typical household in Amsterdam, Missouri earns about $38,220 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 $48,800, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Amsterdam, Missouri?

About 21.7% 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 25.0% of people in Amsterdam, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amsterdam, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Amsterdam, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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