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Population and households in Amsterdam
Household size in Amsterdam
| Period | Amsterdam | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Amsterdam has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in the Albany area as a whole, where it has 2.33 people. Household size has climbed from 2.30 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Amsterdam
| Period | Amsterdam | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.6 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.4 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Amsterdam are younger than 41.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Compared with other New York cities, Amsterdam is younger than most.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Amsterdam
| Period | Amsterdam | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Amsterdam than nationally: 13.1%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points, mirroring the country. Amsterdam has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five New York cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Amsterdam
Renters in Amsterdam
| Period | Amsterdam | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.4% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.0% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.1% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Amsterdam than nationally: 39.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About half of owners (50.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Amsterdam
| Period | Amsterdam | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.2% of the housing in Amsterdam, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Amsterdam
| Period | Amsterdam | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Amsterdam is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1948 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Amsterdam
| Period | Amsterdam | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $692 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $717 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $866 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,021 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$329 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Amsterdam costs $1,021 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $329 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Amsterdam
Bachelor's degrees in Amsterdam
| Period | Amsterdam | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Amsterdam: 25.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.8 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Amsterdam
| Period | Amsterdam | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.9% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.3% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.9% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.5% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Amsterdam have finished high school as nationally: 89.5%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Albany area overall (93.0%). The share with a diploma is up 6.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Amsterdam
| Period | Amsterdam | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Amsterdam: 6.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.9 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Amsterdam compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 2.42 | 41.4 | 13.1% | 39.1% | 15.2% | 1952 | $1,021 | 25.3% | 89.5% | 6.1% |
| Manny Corners | 2.27 | 46.2 | 3.8% | 11.4% | 10.7% | 1963 | $868 | 32.3% | 90.0% | 8.9% |
| Hagaman | 2.48 | 40.8 | 4.6% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 1961 | $930 | 30.8% | 92.4% | 1.3% |
| Wallins Corner | 2.98 | 46.3 | 2.4% | 6.1% | 14.8% | 1980 | $888 | 37.4% | 94.4% | 0.1% |
| Fort Johnson | 2.56 | 49.2 | 5.7% | 17.6% | 8.4% | 1959 | $1,016 | 25.6% | 94.7% | 5.0% |
| Cranesville | 2.26 | 50.7 | 4.1% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 1972 | $977 | 36.0% | 89.1% | 12.1% |
| Perth | 2.47 | 45.5 | 6.1% | 14.7% | 4.2% | 1989 | $1,188 | 25.2% | 88.1% | 2.0% |
| Green Corners | 2.27 | 52.4 | 2.9% | 7.0% | 11.0% | 1962 | $1,027 | 38.7% | 92.1% | 13.6% |
| Minaville | 2.41 | 46.2 | 4.8% | 11.2% | 6.5% | 1973 | $1,250 | 25.4% | 87.7% | 4.3% |
| Fort Hunter | 2.71 | 43.5 | 3.7% | 6.4% | 9.4% | 1971 | $1,003 | 22.4% | 89.7% | 6.2% |
| Tribes Hill | 2.80 | 38.7 | 9.5% | 12.0% | 8.0% | 1958 | $835 | 25.0% | 91.9% | 2.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Amsterdam. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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