The Amsterdam, NY Metro Area is a vibrant and diverse community with a population of 49,539. It has a population density of 122 people per square mile, which is higher than the US average of 93.29 people per square mile. In terms of local businesses, the area has lots to offer. Popular stores include Walmart, Price Chopper, Big Lots, and Aldi’s. There are also several local restaurants ranging from fast-food to upscale dining. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include hiking and biking trails, kayaking in the Chuctanunda Creek, visiting Gurney Lane Recreation Area for its playgrounds and sports fields and tubing down the Mohawk River. Other large organizations include Walmart Distribution Center and St. Mary's Healthcare. Local sporting events take place at Amsterdam High School where teams compete in basketball, baseball/softball, football, soccer, and more.
The population in Amsterdam Metro Area is 49,539. There are 123 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Amsterdam Metro Area is 40.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Amsterdam Metro Area is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Amsterdam Metro Area
- 46.0% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 27.2% are married with children
- 19.7% have children, but are single
Race in Amsterdam Metro Area
- 82.6% are White
- 1.2% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 13.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander