Amsterdam town, NY is a small and vibrant community located in the Mohawk Valley region of upstate New York. It is home to a population of 5,493 people living within an area of 27 square miles. The local businesses offer goods and services to the town residents that range from supermarkets, hardware stores, restaurants and cafes to professional services such as health care providers, lawyers, accountants, and real estate agents. In addition to these businesses there are several churches along with a library that offers both books and computer access for the public.
Outdoor activities in Amsterdam Town include fishing and boating on the nearby Chuctanunda Creek, skiing at Little Ridge Ski Resort, biking along the Adirondack Scenic Bikeway or hiking at John Boyd Thacher State Park. Community organizations like Amsterdam Little League provide opportunity for area youth while Adult Education programs offer classes in fields like business management and computer technology. Local sporting events also draw visitors from all over including The Amsterdam Recreational Softball & Baseball Association's Annual Tournament which brings hundreds of teams together each fall to compete on fields throughout the town.
The population in Amsterdam town is 5,493. There are 185 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Amsterdam town is 50.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Amsterdam town is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Amsterdam town
- 44.9% are married
- 10.6% are divorced
- 19.0% are married with children
- 11.0% have children, but are single
Race in Amsterdam town
- 95.3% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander