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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Amsterdam Micro

Amsterdam, NY · 1 counties · 49,532 residents · 403.111 sq mi
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Amsterdam has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,146. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,532
Unchangedsince 2000
from 49,708 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+4%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K49K50K51K52K1990201020202024Amsterdam
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,146
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,128 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,346
+61%since 2000
from $17,005 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(45,084)
Black0.9%(457)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(3,433)
Asian0.5%(261)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.6%(9,726)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(38,237)
Black2%(987)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(7,312)
Asian1%(479)
Other2.2%(1,101)
Diversity Score43%(21,320)
Segregation Score44.3%(21,941)
Diversity Score
43
+120%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

AmsterdamCENTRAL18,093
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1 component county

Montgomery CountyCENTRAL50,046
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amsterdam, NY?

Amsterdam, NY has about 49,532 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amsterdam, NY?

The typical household in Amsterdam, NY earns about $50,146 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 $110,700, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Amsterdam, NY?

About 18.7% 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 17.8% 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 2,449 residents, a change of about -5 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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