Amsterdam is a town located in Montgomery County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,820. The town is named after Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. The definitions of the political subdivisions of the state of New York differ from those in certain other countries or even various other U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Montgomery County is a county located in the state of New York. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Amsterdam Location Country The Netherlands Province North Holland Population 739,295 (1 January 2005) Coordinates 4°54E - 52°22N Website www. ...

The Town of Amsterdam is adjacent to and contains the City of Amsterdam. The town is on the county's northern border. Amsterdam is a city located in Montgomery County, New York. ...

History

The town was formed in 1793 from part of the previous Town of Caughnawaga, which had been established in 1793. 1793 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

Geography

The north town line is the border of Fulton County, New York. The south town line is defined by the Mohawk River. The east town line is at the border of both Saratoga County and Schenectaday County. Fulton County is a county located in the state of New York. ... For other uses, see Mohawk River (disambiguation) The Mohawk River is a major waterway in north-central New York. ... Saratoga County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Location in the state of New York Formed 1809 Seat Schenectady Area  - Total  - Water 543 km² (210 mi²) 9 km² (4 mi²) 1. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 78.6 km² (30.3 mi²). 76.9 km² (29.7 mi²) of it is land and 1.7 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.14% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 5,820 people, 2,243 households, and 1,531 families residing in the town. The population density is 75.7/km² (196.1/mi²). There are 2,374 housing units at an average density of 30.9/km² (80.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.77% White, 0.69% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 2.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 2,243 households out of which 27.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% are married couples living together, 8.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% are non-families. 27.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.41 and the average family size is 2.91. Marriage is a legal, social, and religious relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...

In the town the population is spread out with 20.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $37,097, and the median income for a family is $46,667. Males have a median income of $34,476 versus $23,533 for females. The per capita income for the town is $19,099. 7.0% of the population and 5.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.8% of those under the age of 18 and 8.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Communities and locations in the Town of Amsterdam

• Amsterdam -- The City of Amsterdam on the Mohawk River.
• Cranesville -- A hamlet east of Amsterdam city on Route 5 on the Mohawk River. The community is named after early settler David Crane.
• Crescent Park --
• Evas Kill -- A stream emptying into the Mohawk River, named after Evas van Alstyne, killed by natives in that location.
• Fort Johnson -- The Village of Fort Johnson is west of Amsterdam city on Route 5.
• Hagaman -- The Village of Hagaman is northeast of Amsterdam city and was formerly called Hagamans Mills.
• Harrower --
• Manny Corners -- A hamlet northeast of Amsterdam city.
• Rockton -- A hamlet on the north edge of Amsterdam city.
• Wallins Corners --