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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Amsterdam

New York · 18,355 residents · 5.873 sq mi
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Amsterdam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,517. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,400. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,355
−11%since 1990
from 20,714 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,125 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 3,527 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+4%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K18K19K20K21K1990201020202024Amsterdam
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,517
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,166 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,680
+39%since 1990
from $11,991 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.3%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,400
−34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$466
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $337 in 1990
US average: $602
51.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 50.9% in 1990
48.6% rent
2.2
−30%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(19,327)
Black1%(206)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(2,390)
Asian0.7%(149)
Diversity Score35.9%(7,442)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(14,797)
Black1.6%(294)
Hispanic / Latino16%(2,941)
Asian0.7%(129)
Diversity Score38.7%(7,104)
39
+8%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.5%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−19%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amsterdam, New York?

Amsterdam, New York has about 18,355 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Amsterdam, New York?

The typical household in Amsterdam, New York earns about $27,517 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amsterdam, New York expensive?

In Amsterdam, New York, the median home is worth about $61,400, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in Amsterdam, New York?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Amsterdam, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amsterdam, New York?

About 16.3% of people in Amsterdam, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amsterdam, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Amsterdam, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,359 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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