Amsterdam, NY Demographics

A map of Amsterdam's Population by Race

Amsterdam, New York has an estimated population of 18,166, a less than 1% change from the 18,219 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.9% White, 34.2% Hispanic, 5.3% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Amsterdam, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Amsterdam has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Amsterdam, that probability was 57.7% in 2020 and 58.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Amsterdam is ranked the 101st most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Amsterdam was ranked the 104th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Amsterdam's White Population

9,800 residents of Amsterdam, or 53.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Amsterdam is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Amsterdam ranks 1173rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amsterdam's White population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Amsterdam's population has decreased from 55.4% to 53.9%.

Amsterdam is less White than neighboring Hagaman (83.2% White), Fort Johnson (89.3% White), Tribes Hill (93.3% White), Broadalbin (79.8% White), and Mariaville Lake (98.2% White).

Amsterdam's Black Population

962 residents of Amsterdam, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Amsterdam is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Amsterdam ranks 289th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amsterdam's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.8%. Black residents' share of Amsterdam's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.3%.

Amsterdam is more Black than neighboring Hagaman (0% Black), Fort Johnson (0% Black), Tribes Hill (0% Black), Broadalbin (0% Black), and Mariaville Lake (0% Black).

Amsterdam's Asian Population

264 residents of Amsterdam, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Amsterdam is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Amsterdam ranks 629th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amsterdam's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Amsterdam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Amsterdam is more Asian than neighboring Hagaman (1.1% Asian), Fort Johnson (0% Asian), Tribes Hill (0% Asian), and Mariaville Lake (0% Asian). Amsterdam is less Asian than neighboring Broadalbin (3% Asian).

Amsterdam's Hispanic Population

6,220 residents of Amsterdam, or 34.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Amsterdam is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Amsterdam ranks 50th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amsterdam's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Amsterdam's population has increased from 33.5% to 34.2%.

Amsterdam is more Hispanic than neighboring Hagaman (13.4% Hispanic), Fort Johnson (10.2% Hispanic), Tribes Hill (1.3% Hispanic), Broadalbin (4.6% Hispanic), and Mariaville Lake (0% Hispanic).

Amsterdam's Native American/Other Population

284 residents of Amsterdam, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Amsterdam is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Amsterdam ranks 334th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amsterdam's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 70.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Amsterdam's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.6%.

Amsterdam is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hagaman (0% Native American/Other), Fort Johnson (0% Native American/Other), Tribes Hill (0% Native American/Other), Broadalbin (0% Native American/Other), and Mariaville Lake (0% Native American/Other).

Amsterdam's Multiracial Population

636 residents of Amsterdam, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Amsterdam is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Amsterdam ranks 329th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amsterdam's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Amsterdam's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.5%.

Amsterdam is more Multiracial than neighboring Hagaman (2.3% Multiracial), Fort Johnson (0.5% Multiracial), and Mariaville Lake (1.8% Multiracial). Amsterdam is less Multiracial than neighboring Tribes Hill (5.4% Multiracial), and Broadalbin (12.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.