Amsterdam, New York Population 2022
Amsterdam is a city located in Montgomery County New York. Amsterdam has a 2020 population of 17,502. Amsterdam is currently declining at a rate of -0.50% annually and its population has decreased by -5.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,611 in 2010.
The average household income in Amsterdam is $52,386 with a poverty rate of 25.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $781 per month, and the median house value is $89,000. The median age in Amsterdam is 36.9 years, 35.5 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
Amsterdam Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amsterdamwas:
- White: 71.61%
- Other race: 14.67%
- Black or African American: 6.50%
- Two or more races: 5.90%
- Asian: 1.24%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.07%
- Native American: 0.02%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50,307 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 49,911 | -396 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 49,829 | -82 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 49,743 | -86 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 49,679 | -64 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 49,564 | -115 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 49,169 | -395 | -0.80% |
| 2017 | 49,163 | -6 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 49,394 | 231 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 49,221 | -173 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 49,048 | -173 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 48,875 | -173 | -0.35% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,763 | 71.61% |
| Black or African American | 1,158 | 6.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 221 | 1.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 2,615 | 14.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1,051 | 5.90% |
Amsterdam Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,455 | 2.35 | 49.5 |
| Married | 2,478 | 2.96 | 66.4 |
| Male | 500 | 3.36 | 35 |
| Female | 1,439 | 3.42 | 32.7 |
| Non Family | 3,038 | 1.18 | 46 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 721 | 6.12% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 914 | 7.76% |
| High School Graduate | 4,148 | 35.21% |
| Some College | 2,629 | 22.31% |
| Associates Degree | 1,441 | 12.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,035 | 8.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 894 | 7.59% |
Amsterdam Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,209 | 7,522 | 1,647 |
| 2+ Races | 347 | 275 | 67 |
| Asian | 169 | 116 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 2,726 | 2,012 | 214 |
| Other Race | 1,398 | 955 | 42 |
| Black | 687 | 478 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.06%.
$32,060
Average Earnings
$35,569
Average Male
$29,683
Average Female
Amsterdam Language by Age
Amsterdam Language
75.85% of Amsterdam residents speak only English, while 24.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.15% of the population.
Amsterdam Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,135 | 518 | 45.64% |
| Multiple | 1,043 | 408 | 39.12% |
| Hispanic | 5,530 | 2,067 | 37.38% |
| Asian | 221 | 68 | 30.77% |
| White | 10,609 | 1,895 | 17.86% |
| Other | 1,187 | NaN% |
25.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.27%
Male Poverty Rate
25.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Amsterdam
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amsterdam is Black, with 45.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amsterdam is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.36%.
Amsterdam Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Amsterdam Married by Age and Sex
Amsterdam Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Amsterdam Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 767 | 7.52% |
| Other Race | 13 | 0.72% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 2.25% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 1.75% |
Amsterdam Veterans by Education
9.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.91%
Born in Amsterdam
94.46%
Native Born
5.54%
Foreign Born
1.87%
Non Citizen
3.68%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.46% of Amsterdam residents were born in the United States, with 78.91% having been born in New York. 1.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 5,426 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 9,466 | 4,040 | 5.72% |
| 1890 | 17,336 | 7,870 | 6.24% |
| 1900 | 20,929 | 3,593 | 1.90% |
| 1910 | 31,267 | 10,338 | 4.10% |
| 1920 | 33,524 | 2,257 | 0.70% |
| 1930 | 34,817 | 1,293 | 0.38% |
| 1940 | 33,329 | -1,488 | -0.44% |
| 1950 | 32,240 | -1,089 | -0.33% |
| 1960 | 28,772 | -3,468 | -1.13% |
| 1970 | 25,524 | -3,248 | -1.19% |
| 1980 | 21,872 | -3,652 | -1.53% |
| 1990 | 20,714 | -1,158 | -0.54% |
| 2000 | 18,355 | -2,359 | -1.20% |
| 2010 | 18,611 | 256 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 18,372 | -239 | -1.28% |
| 2012 | 18,251 | -121 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 18,110 | -141 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 18,070 | -40 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 17,987 | -83 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 17,843 | -144 | -0.80% |
| 2017 | 17,801 | -42 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 17,854 | 53 | 0.30% |
| 2019 | 17,766 | -88 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 17,678 | -88 | -0.50% |
| 2021 | 17,590 | -88 | -0.50% |
| 2022 | 17,502 | -88 | -0.50% |