Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Amsterdam, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,166

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

53.9%9,800

Hispanic/Latino

34.2%6,220

Black

5.3%962

Two or More

3.5%636

Other

1.5%272

Asian

1.5%264

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%6

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%816

High School Diploma

29.4%3,719

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%862

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%1,187

Associate's Degree

13.1%1,655

Bachelor's Degree

16.2%2,046

Master's Degree

4.8%610

Professional Degree

0.9%115

Doctorate

0.6%72

HS or Higher

87.7%

BA or Higher

22.5%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$137,900

Median Renti

$1,006

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53%4,073

Renter-Occupied

47%3,606

Total Units

9,367

Homeownership

53%

Vacancy Rate

18%

Home Values

Under $50K

6%243

$50K–$100K

28.6%1,165

$100K–$150K

20.9%851

$150K–$200K

21%855

$200K–$300K

16.8%686

$300K–$500K

5%204

$500K–$1M

1.7%69

Rent Distribution

Under $500

263

$500–$750

508

$750–$1,000

941

$1,000–$1,250

1,112

$1,250–$1,500

303

$1,500–$2,000

273

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%47

2010–2019

0.3%30

2000–2009

1%94

1990–1999

1.6%152

1980–1989

4.8%445

1970–1979

6.3%588

1960–1969

4.7%439

1950–1959

14.4%1,351

1940–1949

10%933

1939 or earlier

56.5%5,288

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.3%5,708

Electricity

15.5%1,187

Fuel Oil

7.5%576

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%89

Other

0.6%46

Solar

0.4%31

Wood

0.3%21

No Fuel

0.3%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,178

Mean Household Incomei

$73,986

Per Capita Incomei

$31,224

Poverty Ratei

20%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

8,950

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%588

$10K–$15K

5.6%431

$15K–$20K

4.3%334

$20K–$25K

4.1%311

$25K–$30K

5.1%391

$30K–$35K

4.4%340

$35K–$40K

3.6%273

$40K–$45K

5.2%399

$45K–$50K

4.8%367

$50K–$60K

8.6%662

$60K–$75K

8.3%638

$75K–$100K

14.1%1,086

$100K–$125K

9.2%703

$125K–$150K

3.3%257

$150K–$200K

6.5%499

$200K+

5.2%400

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

996

Residentsi

1,854

Avg. Tenant Renti

$440/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing70 homes73% occupied$591/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers434 homes101% occupied$447/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab6 homes

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 8381 homes95% occupied$405/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,178/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

73.6%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

21.9%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

4.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $45K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

74.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69.2% of subsidized households are minority

33.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8344.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

China

Guatemala

Philippines

Canada

United Kingdom

India

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,253

Avg. Commutei

20.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,354

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

910(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured

Amsterdam, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026