Amsterdam town is located in Montgomery County New York. Amsterdam town has a 2024 population of 5,636. Amsterdam town is currently growing at a rate of 0.84% annually and its population has increased by 1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,562 in 2020.
The average household income in Amsterdam town is $88,390 with a poverty rate of 7.12%. The median age in Amsterdam town is 49.4 years: 43.3 years for males, and 52.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amsterdam town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,209 | 93.62% |
| Two or more races | 170 | 3.06% |
| Other race | 133 | 2.39% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,266 | 2.32 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Married | 1,031 | 3.34 | 98.3 | 1.7 |
| Non Family | 1,014 | 1.04 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Female | 114 | 3.38 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Male | 107 | 3.55 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
83.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 218 | 4.92% |
| Associates Degree | 593 | 13.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 633 | 14.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 690 | 15.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,450 | 32.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 2.14% |
| Some College | 753 | 16.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,848 | 3,567 | 1,182 |
| Hispanic | 422 | 403 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 121 | 70 |
| Other Race | 63 | 56 | 11 |
| Black | 39 | 34 | 29 |
| Asian | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 74.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,940 | $75,341 | $57,192 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,081 | $71,250 | $84,454 |
| High School Graduate | $37,484 | $55,125 | $35,590 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,420 | $0 | $38,977 |
| Overall | $55,717 | $58,004 | $46,500 |
| Some College | $38,286 | $56,250 | $24,899 |
$55,717
Average Earnings
$58,004
Average Male
$46,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.28% of Amsterdam town residents speak only English, while 6.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,371 | 263 | 6.02% |
| Other | 133 | 107 | 80.45% |
| Hispanic | 759 | 107 | 14.1% |
| Asian | 8 | 6 | 75% |
| Multiple | 164 | 2 | 1.22% |
7.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.16%
Male Poverty Rate
7.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amsterdam town is Other, with 80.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amsterdam town is Multiple, with 1.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.81% |
| Some College | 3.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 59.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.39% |
| Male Employed | 1.8% |
| Female Employed | 1.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,316 | $117,487 |
| Households | $69,828 | $88,390 |
| Married Families | $113,895 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,257 | $49,014 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
408
Number of Veterans
390
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 167 |
| Second Gulf War | 107 |
| First Gulf War | 80 |
| Korea | 70 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 180 |
| 55 to 64 | 109 |
| 65 to 74 | 68 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 399 | 8.38% |
| Other Race | 9 | 14.29% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.31%
Born in Amsterdam town
97.32%
Native Born
2.68%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
2.39%
Naturalized
97.32% of Amsterdam town residents were born in the United States, with 84.31% having been born in New York. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,871 | 47 | 0.81% |
| 2028 | 5,824 | 47 | 0.81% |
| 2027 | 5,777 | 47 | 0.82% |
| 2026 | 5,730 | 47 | 0.83% |
| 2025 | 5,683 | 47 | 0.83% |
| 2024 | 5,636 | 47 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 5,589 | 47 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 5,542 | -28 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 5,570 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 5,562 | -461 | -7.65% |
| 2019 | 6,023 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 6,016 | 39 | 0.65% |
| 2017 | 5,977 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 5,980 | -42 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 6,022 | 13 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 6,009 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 6,008 | 191 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 5,817 | 171 | 3.03% |
| 2011 | 5,646 | 82 | 1.47% |
| 2010 | 5,564 | 0 | 0% |