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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rotterdam

New York · 21,228 residents · 8.204 sq mi
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Rotterdam has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,928. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $89,200. With a median age of 39.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

21,228
+3%vs 2000
vs 20,536 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,588 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 2,503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.1
−5%vs 2000
vs 41.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$32,928
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,330 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,111
−30%vs 2000
vs $20,297 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$89,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $90,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$485
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $612 in 2000
US average: $450
83.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.2% in 2000
16.1% rent
2.7
+30%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(19,788)
Black1.1%(217)
Hispanic / Latino1%(212)
Asian0.5%(108)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(1,332)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(20,851)
Black0.7%(143)
Hispanic / Latino1%(209)
Asian1%(212)
Other0.1%(22)
Diversity Score6.7%(1,425)
7
+3%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.9%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rotterdam, New York?

Rotterdam, New York has about 21,228 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Rotterdam, New York earns about $32,928 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rotterdam, New York expensive?

In Rotterdam, New York, the median home is worth about $89,200, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Rotterdam, New York?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rotterdam, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rotterdam, New York?

About 3.5% of people in Rotterdam, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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