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Amsterdam City School District
Amsterdam City School District is a unified school district in New York with a community population of 24,801. The median household income is $62,002 and the median age is 41.6.
24,801
Population
318
People / sq mi
$62,002
Median Income
41.6
Median Age
Amsterdam City School District covers 78 sq mi of land at 317.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 48.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$62,002
Median Household Income
$34,293
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$165,500
Median Home Value
$996
Median Rent
61.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.8%
High School+
24.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Amsterdam City School District serves a community with a population of 24,801 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New York.
The median household income in Amsterdam City School District is $62,002, with a per capita income of $34,293. The poverty rate is 13.1%.
Amsterdam City School District is 68.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 48.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Amsterdam City School District, 88.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Amsterdam City School District is $165,500, with a median rent of $996. The homeownership rate is 61.5%.
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Data for Amsterdam City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3602970).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.