Rotterdam, NY Demographics

A map of Rotterdam's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	18,471	19,121	81.4%	83.3%
Hispanic	1,424	1,149	6.3%	5.0%
Multiracial	1,259	1,362	5.5%	5.9%
Black	849	679	3.7%	3.0%
Asian	644	465	2.8%	2.0%
Native American/Other	48	192	0.2%	0.8%

Rotterdam, New York has an estimated population of 22,695, a slight decrease from the 22,968 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.4% White, 6.3% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 3.7% Black, 2.8% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rotterdam, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam, that probability was 30.0% in 2020 and 32.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rotterdam is ranked the 72nd 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). Rotterdam was ranked the 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rotterdam's White Population

18,471 residents of Rotterdam, or 81.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rotterdam is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Rotterdam ranks 737th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rotterdam's White population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Rotterdam's population has decreased from 83.3% to 81.4%.

Rotterdam is more White than neighboring Schenectady (47.5% White), and Niskayuna (73.2% White). Rotterdam is less White than neighboring Scotia (88.5% White), East Glenville (91.1% White), and Altamont (89.7% White).

Rotterdam's Black Population

849 residents of Rotterdam, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rotterdam is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Rotterdam ranks 391st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rotterdam's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Rotterdam's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.7%.

Rotterdam is more Black than neighboring Scotia (0.7% Black), East Glenville (1.8% Black), and Altamont (1% Black). Rotterdam is less Black than neighboring Schenectady (18.7% Black), and Niskayuna (4% Black).

Rotterdam's Asian Population

644 residents of Rotterdam, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rotterdam is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Rotterdam ranks 504th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rotterdam's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Asian residents' share of Rotterdam's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.8%.

Rotterdam is more Asian than neighboring Scotia (0.7% Asian), East Glenville (1% Asian), and Altamont (0.4% Asian). Rotterdam is less Asian than neighboring Schenectady (5.9% Asian), and Niskayuna (11% Asian).

Rotterdam's Hispanic Population

1,424 residents of Rotterdam, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rotterdam is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Rotterdam ranks 632nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rotterdam's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Rotterdam's population has increased from 5.0% to 6.3%.

Rotterdam is more Hispanic than neighboring Scotia (3.8% Hispanic), Niskayuna (5.8% Hispanic), East Glenville (2.8% Hispanic), and Altamont (1.7% Hispanic). Rotterdam is less Hispanic than neighboring Schenectady (12.7% Hispanic).

Rotterdam's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of Rotterdam, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rotterdam is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rotterdam ranks 397th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rotterdam's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rotterdam's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Rotterdam is more Native American/Other than neighboring Altamont (0% Native American/Other). Rotterdam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Schenectady (3.6% Native American/Other), Scotia (0.5% Native American/Other), Niskayuna (0.7% Native American/Other), and East Glenville (0.6% Native American/Other).

Rotterdam's Multiracial Population

1,259 residents of Rotterdam, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rotterdam is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Rotterdam ranks 105th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rotterdam's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Rotterdam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

Rotterdam is more Multiracial than neighboring Niskayuna (5.2% Multiracial), and East Glenville (2.7% Multiracial). Rotterdam is less Multiracial than neighboring Schenectady (11.6% Multiracial), Scotia (5.8% Multiracial), and Altamont (7.3% 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.