Amsterdam, NY Demographics
A map of Amsterdam's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,086 | 55.4% |
Hispanic | 6,111 | 33.5% |
Multiracial | 828 | 4.5% |
Black | 765 | 4.2% |
Asian | 262 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 167 | 0.9% |
Amsterdam, New York had a population of 18,219 in 2020. It was 55.4% White, 4.2% Black, 1.4% Asian, 33.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Amsterdam, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,293 places in New York, Amsterdam is the 104th most populous. 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's White Population
10,086 residents of Amsterdam identify as White, or 55.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Amsterdam roughly similar to the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Amsterdam is ranked #1171 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Amsterdam is less White than neighboring Hagaman (90% White), Fort Johnson (88.5% White), Tribes Hill (92% White), Broadalbin (90.4% White), and Mariaville Lake (95.2% White).
Amsterdam's Black Population
765 residents of Amsterdam identify as Black, or 4.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Amsterdam slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Amsterdam is ranked #287 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Amsterdam is more Black than neighboring Hagaman (1.1% Black), Fort Johnson (0% Black), Tribes Hill (0.3% Black), Broadalbin (0.7% Black), and Mariaville Lake (0.6% Black).
Amsterdam's Asian Population
262 residents of Amsterdam identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Amsterdam slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Amsterdam is ranked #625 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Amsterdam is more Asian than neighboring Hagaman (0.3% Asian), Fort Johnson (0% Asian), Tribes Hill (0.5% Asian), Broadalbin (0.6% Asian), and Mariaville Lake (0.3% Asian).
Amsterdam's Hispanic Population
6,111 residents of Amsterdam identify as Hispanic, or 33.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Amsterdam larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Amsterdam is ranked #50 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Amsterdam is more Hispanic than neighboring Hagaman (5.2% Hispanic), Fort Johnson (6.2% Hispanic), Tribes Hill (2.7% Hispanic), Broadalbin (3.8% Hispanic), and Mariaville Lake (1.5% Hispanic).
Amsterdam's Native American/Other Population
167 residents of Amsterdam identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Amsterdam roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Amsterdam is ranked #309 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Amsterdam is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hagaman (0.3% Native American/Other), Tribes Hill (0% Native American/Other), Broadalbin (0.1% Native American/Other), and Mariaville Lake (0.3% Native American/Other). Amsterdam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Johnson (1% Native American/Other).
Amsterdam's Multiracial Population
828 residents of Amsterdam identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Amsterdam roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Amsterdam is ranked #328 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Amsterdam is more Multiracial than neighboring Hagaman (3.2% Multiracial), Fort Johnson (4.2% Multiracial), and Mariaville Lake (2.1% Multiracial). Amsterdam is less Multiracial than neighboring Broadalbin (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.