Amsterdam, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
17,823
Unemployment
7.3%
Poverty
25.8%
Median Home
$89,000
Median Income
$40,696
Median Rent
$781
Amsterdam SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
7
Amenities
9
Education
5
Commute
8
Amsterdam, NY Crime Report
318
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,799.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-23.31%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Amsterdam / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 318 | 1,799.2 | 1,774.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 37 | 209.3 | 363.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 9 | 50.9 | 90.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 135.8 | 240.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 281 | 1,589.8 | 1,410.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 53 | 299.9 | 165.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 213 | 1,205.1 | 1,143.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 84.9 | 101.7 | 246.0 |
Amsterdam, NY Cost Of Living
93
Amsterdam's Overall Cost Of Living
Amsterdam's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Amsterdam | New York | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 113 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 54 | 144 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
Amsterdam, NY Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Amsterdam in New York
Map Of Amsterdam, NY
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Population over time in Amsterdam
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17,823 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 17,927 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 17,974 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 18,063 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 18,157 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 18,348 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 18,425 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 18,485 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 18,537 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 18,512 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Amsterdam
| Race | Amsterdam | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.6% | 55.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5.4% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 8.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 31.1% | 19.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Amsterdam
| Gender | Amsterdam | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Amsterdam for adults over 25
| Education | Amsterdam | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Amsterdam, New York
| Income | Amsterdam | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.2% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.2% | 4.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.5% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 7.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.9% | 10.4% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 15.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.8% | 16.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.6% | 8.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 11.5% | 8.3% |
