Amsterdam Town, New York population by race
The table below shows Amsterdam town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,209 | 93.62% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 133 | 2.39% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 170 | 3.06% |
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Amsterdam town population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Amsterdam town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Amsterdam town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Amsterdam town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 93.62% are white, 0.70% are Black or African American, 0.09% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.14% are Asian, 2.39% are some other race and 3.06% are multiracial.
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Amsterdam Town, New York population by race.
The largest racial group in Amsterdam town is White with a population of 5,209 (93.62% of the total population).
Amsterdam town 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Amsterdam town is White with a population of 5,209 (93.62% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 170 (3.06% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Amsterdam Town, New York
By ethnicity, 765 (13.75% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,799 (86.25% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Amsterdam town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 4,608 (96.02% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Amsterdam Town, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Amsterdam town's Non-Hispanic population.
Amsterdam town Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 4,608 | 96.02% |
| Black or African American alone | 39 | 0.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 8 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 144 | 3.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Amsterdam town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 404 (52.81% of the total Hispanic population).
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Amsterdam Town, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Amsterdam town's Hispanic population.
Amsterdam town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 289 | 37.78% |
| Puerto Rican | 404 | 52.81% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 72 | 9.41% |
Things to know
What percentage of Amsterdam Town, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 13.75% of Amsterdam town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Amsterdam town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 404 (52.81% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Amsterdam Town, New York have?
Amsterdam Town, New York has 39 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.70% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Amsterdam town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Amsterdam Town, New York?
With 86.25% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Amsterdam town.
That being said, with a 2.39% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Amsterdam town.
What is the majority race in Amsterdam Town, New York?
With a population of 5,209 (93.62% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Amsterdam town.
Some other races are second largest race in Amsterdam town, with 2.39% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
