Rotterdam, NY Demographics

A map of Rotterdam's Population by Race

Rotterdam, New York had a population of 22,968 in 2020. It was 83.3% White, 3.0% Black, 2.0% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rotterdam, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rotterdam is the 73rd 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).

Rotterdam's White Population

19,121 residents of Rotterdam identify as White, or 83.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Rotterdam considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rotterdam is ranked #732 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rotterdam is more White than neighboring Schenectady (43.5% White), and Niskayuna (74.1% White). Rotterdam is less White than neighboring Scotia (84.7% White), East Glenville (86.8% White), and Altamont (90% White).

Rotterdam's Black Population

679 residents of Rotterdam identify as Black, or 3.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rotterdam slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rotterdam is ranked #376 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rotterdam is more Black than neighboring Scotia (2.3% Black), East Glenville (2% Black), and Altamont (0.8% Black). Rotterdam is less Black than neighboring Schenectady (20.2% Black), and Niskayuna (4.4% Black).

Rotterdam's Asian Population

465 residents of Rotterdam identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rotterdam slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rotterdam is ranked #500 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rotterdam is more Asian than neighboring Altamont (0.8% Asian). Rotterdam is less Asian than neighboring Schenectady (6.5% Asian), Niskayuna (11.2% Asian), and East Glenville (2.5% Asian).

Rotterdam's Hispanic Population

1,149 residents of Rotterdam identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rotterdam less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rotterdam is ranked #627 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rotterdam is more Hispanic than neighboring Niskayuna (4.5% Hispanic), East Glenville (3.7% Hispanic), and Altamont (3.5% Hispanic). Rotterdam is less Hispanic than neighboring Schenectady (13.1% Hispanic).

Rotterdam's Native American/Other Population

192 residents of Rotterdam identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rotterdam 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, Rotterdam is ranked #389 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rotterdam is more Native American/Other than neighboring Scotia (0.4% Native American/Other), East Glenville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Altamont (0.3% Native American/Other). Rotterdam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Schenectady (7.3% Native American/Other), and Niskayuna (1% Native American/Other).

Rotterdam's Multiracial Population

1,362 residents of Rotterdam identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rotterdam roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rotterdam is ranked #104 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rotterdam is more Multiracial than neighboring Scotia (5.6% Multiracial), Niskayuna (4.8% Multiracial), East Glenville (4.6% Multiracial), and Altamont (4.6% Multiracial). Rotterdam is less Multiracial than neighboring Schenectady (9.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.