Census-designated place · New York
Rotterdam, New York
Rotterdam, census-designated place, in Schenectady County, New York. Rotterdam had 22,695 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±668). GEOID 3663924.
Residents, 2020-2024
22,695
±668 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 22,968
Median household income
$85,887
±$3,161 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$214,400
±$4,969 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,278
±$78 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Rotterdam and what county is it in?
Rotterdam is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Schenectady County, New York. It covers 8.2 square miles of land, 2,800 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rotterdam is in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Rotterdam lies entirely within the Town of Rotterdam, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rotterdam, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Rotterdam's population at 22,695 (±668). The 2020 Census counted 22,968 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Rotterdam is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Rotterdam | Schenectady County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,695 ±668 | 160,369 | +2,677 |
| Households | 9,979 ±404 | 66,902 | +2,673 |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.08 | 2.32 | −0.46 |
| Housing units | 10,516 ±423 | 71,244 | +1,714 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Rotterdam?
The median resident of Rotterdam is 40.0 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.3%. 5.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rotterdam | Schenectady County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 ±1.4 | 39.6 | −3.0 |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% ±1.9 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2% ±1.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±1.7 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.3% ±1.7 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.4% ±2.6 pts | 67.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±1.2 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.3 pts | 4.9% | +1.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±1.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.3% ±1.2 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.3% ±1.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±1.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| With a disability | 11.2% ±1.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.8% ±0.6 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7% ±1.0 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.0% ±2.2 pts | 36.1% | +9.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.8% ±1.8 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.0% ±1.8 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Rotterdam earn?
Half of Rotterdam's 9,979 households earn less than $85,887 a year (±$3,161), against $79,623 in Schenectady County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $81,004 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rotterdam | Schenectady County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,887 ±$3,161 | $79,623 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,955 ±$4,349 | $102,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,460 ±$2,096 | $43,516 | +$4,695 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8% ±1.8 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.6% ±5.1 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.3% ±1.3 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% ±1.5 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±1.8 pts | 89.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Rotterdam?
Owners occupy 76.4% of Rotterdam's occupied homes and renters 23.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $214,400 by its owner (±$4,969). The median renter pays $1,278 a month including utilities, and 29.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rotterdam | Schenectady County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $214,400 ±$4,969 | $235,700 | +$15,766 |
| Median gross rent | $1,278 ±$78 | $1,194 | +$135 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.8% ±6.5 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,774 ±$58 | $1,875 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.4% ±2.8 pts | 64.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.6% ±2.8 pts | 36.0% | – |
| Housing units | 10,516 ±423 | 71,244 | +1,714 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±2.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.4% ±3.2 pts | 59.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.1% ±1.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.0% ±2.8 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.8% ±0.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Rotterdam work and get to work?
76.7% of Rotterdam's workers drive alone and 14.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Rotterdam | Schenectady County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.0% ±2.1 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±1.1 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.7% ±3.2 pts | 71.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1% ±2.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.8% ±2.6 pts | 14.3% | +11.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.3 min ±1.0 | 22.8 min | −1.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Rotterdam?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Rotterdam, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $72,667 (Tract 327) to $94,375 (Tract 330.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 329.02Schenectady County | 4,330 | $88,065 |
| Tract 327Schenectady County | 3,844 | $72,667 |
| Tract 330.03Schenectady County | 3,766 | $90,547 |
| Tract 329.01Schenectady County | 3,601 | $90,602 |
| Tract 330.04Schenectady County | 3,027 | $94,375 |
| Tract 333Schenectady County | 2,481 | $75,344 |
| Tract 326.01Schenectady County | 2,295 | $105,139 |
| Tract 326.02Schenectady County | 4,706 | $78,654 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Rotterdam) · Census block assignment files
How does Rotterdam compare with other places in New York?
Rotterdam ranks 760th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 140th | 1,657 |
| Residents per square mile | 308th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 760th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 900th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 891st | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 574th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 960th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 827th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,192nd | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 952nd | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 497th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,166th | 1,652 |
Rotterdam's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Rotterdam?
8 of the 57 figures for Rotterdam on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Rotterdam are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.