Rotterdam, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Rotterdam, New York is 22,798 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 72nd-largest city in New York. The median household income is $81,830, the median home value is $203,700, and the median age is 40.2.
22,798
Population
2779
People / sq mi
$81,830
Median Income
$203,700
Median Home Value
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Rotterdam covers 8.2 sq mi of land at 2779 people per square mile.
About Rotterdam, NY
Rotterdam is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 10.2% of the population. Rotterdam is a city in New York with a population of 22,798.
Median household income is $81,830, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 2.9%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $203,700, with typical rent around $1,212.
Roughly 30.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 13.2% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$81,830
Median Household Income
$40,481
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$203,700
Median Home Value
$1,212
Median Rent
75.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.0%
High School+
30.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
76.4%
Public Transit
13.2%
Work From Home
21.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
10.2%
Foreign Born
94.3%
Non-English at Home
5.8%
Veterans
10.4%
With Disability
98.0%
Health Insurance
94.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.4% |
| Public Administration | 12.3% |
| Information | 9.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.3% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.2% |
| Retail Trade | 5.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rotterdam, New York has a population of 22,798 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 72nd-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Rotterdam, New York is $81,830, with 2.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Rotterdam, New York is $203,700, with median monthly rent at $1,212 and a homeownership rate of 75.7%.
The median age in Rotterdam, New York is 40.2 years. The population is 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.