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Amsterdam, NY
City in Montgomery County, New York.
Population
18,166
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,093
ZIP codes
0
Amsterdam and its ZIP codes
Amsterdam at a glance
- Amsterdam is about 7.3 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 101st most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $56,178 a year, 35% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,900 (67% below New York) and median rent is $1,006 a month.
Local data for Amsterdam, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Amsterdam, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,178
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$137,900
Median rent
$1,006/mo
Homeownership
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (4,886), Italian Americans (3,106), Irish Americans (1,572).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Amsterdam.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,523
19,548 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,879
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$333M
FY 2026, $6,718 per person
How people get to work
Amsterdam, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Amsterdam, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
893
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
139
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 12°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Amsterdam, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Amsterdam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort JohnsonVillage | 2.8 mi | 0.7 |
| HagamanVillage | 2.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Tribes HillCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.3 |
| BroadalbinVillage | 7.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Mariaville LakeCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 5.6 |
| FultonvilleVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| FondaVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.5 |
| GalwayVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| JohnstownCity | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| GloversvilleCity | 11 mi | 5 |
| MayfieldVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| DuanesburgCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| EsperanceVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| DelansonVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| ScotiaVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Duane LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Amsterdam, NY in?
- Amsterdam is in Montgomery County, New York.
- What is the population of Amsterdam, NY?
- About 18,166 people live in Amsterdam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Amsterdam?
- Nearby places include Fort Johnson (2.8 mi), Hagaman (2.8 mi), Tribes Hill (5.4 mi), Broadalbin (7.7 mi), Mariaville Lake (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023