Population Statistics for Amsterdam, New York in 2024
- Total population: 18,166, male: 8,893 and female: 9,273
- Median age: 39.5 years, male: 39.3 and female: 40.4
- Median household income: $56,178
- Housing units: 9,367 total, occupied: 7,679 and vacant: 1,688
Population by Age and Gender
In Amsterdam, New York, there are 2,276 males under 18 years old (25.6%), 4,963 aged 18 to 64 (55.8%), and 1,654 aged 65 and over (18.6%). Among females, 1,899 are under 18 years old (20.5%), 5,478 aged 18 to 64 (59.1%), and 1,896 aged 65 and over (20.4%).
Population Demographics by Race
Based on the latest data, the population in Amsterdam, New York is 53.9% (9,800 people) White. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 34.2% (6,220 people) of the total. Black or African American alone represents 5.3% (962 people), while Asian alone makes up 1.5% (264 people).
Household Income
About 44.7% of all households earn under $50,000. Around 31.1% of households have incomes between $50,000 and $100,000, while 19.0% earn between $100,000 and $200,000. A small portion, 5.2%, report incomes over $200,000.
Households and Families
About 41.1% of households are married couples, while 7.0% are headed by a male householder with no spouse present. Female householders account for 27.7% of households, and 24.2% are non-family households.
Marital Status of Population
Overall, 39.6% of men and 39.7% of women are currently married. Among those who have never married, the share is 44.7% for men and 38.2% for women. Divorce rates are 12.4% among women compared to 13.1% for men, while 9.7% of women and 2.6% of men are widowed.

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