Amsterdam, New York
Amsterdam: Town in Montgomery County, New York
About
Amsterdam is a town located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,620 and a population density of 613 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,711 inhabitants.
The town was created 195 years ago in 1829.
Quick Facts about Amsterdam
| Population : | 17,711 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Montgomery County |
| Postal code : | 12010 |
| Area : | 30.37 km2 |
| Has part : | Amsterdam |
| Named for : | Amsterdam |
| Altitude : | 666 feet / 203 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1830 (195 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:38:27 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 583 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.13% (2010-2020) |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Amsterdam decreased by 5.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,620 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,374 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,253 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,113 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,073 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,989 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,868 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,814 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,891 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,811 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,711 | -0.56% | estimation process |
People born in Amsterdam (3)
People born in Amsterdam, including News anchor, reporter Chet Curtis, Baseball executive Nicholas Young, Spanish and Latin Historian Helen Sullivan Mims, .
List
Schools in Amsterdam
College & universities near Amsterdam, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191302 | Fulton-Montgomery Community College | Johnstown (NY) | 12095-3790 |
| 484011 | Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady | Schenectady (NY) | 12305-2303 |
| 195322 | Schenectady County Community College | Schenectady (NY) | 12305 |
| 196866 | Union College | Schenectady (NY) | 12308-2311 |
| 190956 | Belanger School of Nursing | Schenectady (NY) | 12304 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Amsterdam, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMS | Amsterdam station | Railroad St. & West Main Ave. | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Amsterdam , Ohio human settlement in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 469 people.
- Amsterdam , Missouri city in Missouri, United States with a population of 230 people.
Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Johnsville | 2,514 | Mine in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America |
| Glen | 2,443 | Town in New York, USA |
| Fort Plain | 2,218 | City in Minden, New York, United States of America |
| Canajoharie | 2,126 | Town in New York, USA |
| Charleston | 1,318 | Town in Montgomery County, New York |
| Hagaman | 1,263 | City in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America |
| Fultonville | 780 | Human settlement in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America |
| Palatine Bridge | 754 | Village in Montgomery County, New York, United States |
| Fonda | 750 | Human settlement in Mohawk, New York, United States of America |
| Nelliston | 568 | Village in New York, USA |
| Fort Johnson | 463 | Village in New York, United States |
| Ames | 139 | Village in Montgomery County, New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Amsterdam distances to largest New York cities
- New York City
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- Manhattan
- The Bronx
- Staten Island
- Buffalo
- Babylon
- Jamaica
- Yonkers
- East Flatbush
- Syracuse
- Richmond Hill
- Albany
- New Rochelle
- Mount Vernon
- Schenectady
- Utica