Rotterdam, New York
Rotterdam: Located in the county of New York
About
Rotterdam is a city located in the county of Schenectady in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 29,094 and a population density of 798 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 30,080 inhabitants.
The city was created 364 years ago in 1660.
Quick Facts about Rotterdam
| Population : | 30,080 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Schenectady County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 36.45 km2 |
| Named for : | Rotterdam |
| Altitude : | 331 feet / 101 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1661 (364 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:36:24 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 825 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rotterdam is located at 42°47'13"N 73°58'15"W (42.7870200, -73.9709600).
Rotterdam map
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Demographics
The population of Rotterdam increased by 3.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 29,094 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,103 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,109 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,138 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 29,149 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 29,274 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,428 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,606 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,749 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,973 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,080 | 0.36% | estimation process |
People born in Rotterdam (2)
People born in Rotterdam, including writer David Wilcock, politician Simon J. Schermerhorn, .
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Schools in Rotterdam
College & universities near Rotterdam, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195322 | Schenectady County Community College | Schenectady (NY) | 12305 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rotterdam, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| AMS | Amsterdam station | Railroad St. & West Main Ave. | RAIL |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Rotterdam
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam Squar Post Office | Schenectady (NY) | 12306 |
Other cities in Schenectady County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schenectady County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Schenectady | 65,231 | The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York. |
| Niskayuna | 22,330 | Town of New York, USA |
| Scotia | 7,618 | Village in Schenectady County, New York, United States |
| East Glenville | 6,616 | Census-designated place in Schenectady County, New York |
| Duanesburg | 5,942 | Town of New York, USA |
| Princetown | 2,105 | City in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America |
| Delanson | 383 | City in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America |
| Duane | 175 | City in Franklin County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rotterdam 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
Map & Images (more maps)
Rotterdam Metro Map
