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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Amsterdam Micro

Amsterdam, NY · 1 counties · 49,708 residents · 403.111 sq mi
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The short version

Amsterdam has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,128. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,708
−4%since 1990
from 51,981 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 129 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.7
+8%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K49K50K51K52K1990201020202024Amsterdam
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,128
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,068 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,005
+46%since 1990
from $11,640 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$464
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $341 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−22%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(50,189)
Black0.9%(455)
Hispanic / Latino5%(2,621)
Asian0.4%(223)
Diversity Score19%(9,896)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(45,084)
Black0.9%(457)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(3,433)
Asian0.5%(261)
Diversity Score19.6%(9,726)
Diversity Score
20
+3%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

AmsterdamCENTRAL18,093
What's inside

1 component county

Montgomery CountyCENTRAL50,046
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amsterdam, NY?

Amsterdam, NY has about 49,708 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Amsterdam, NY?

The typical household in Amsterdam, NY earns about $32,128 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amsterdam, NY expensive?

In Amsterdam, NY, the median home is worth about $64,300, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Amsterdam, NY?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Amsterdam, NY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amsterdam, NY?

About 12.0% of people in Amsterdam, NY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amsterdam, NY grown since 1990?

Yes, Amsterdam, NY has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,273 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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