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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rotterdam

New York · 20,536 residents · 8.204 sq mi
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Rotterdam has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,330. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $90,300. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,536
−3%since 1990
from 21,228 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,503 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 2,588 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+5%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
20K21K21K22K23K1990201020202024Rotterdam
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Section 02

Income & economy

$43,330
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,928 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,297
+44%since 1990
from $14,111 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$612
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $485 in 1990
US average: $602
82.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
17.8% rent
2.1
−23%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

13.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.1%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−28%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 20,536 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rotterdam, New York earns about $43,330 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 $90,300, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Rotterdam, New York?

About 13.8% 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 5.2% of people in Rotterdam, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rotterdam, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Rotterdam, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 692 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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