Amsterdam (city), New York
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Amsterdam is a city located in Montgomery County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,355. The name is derived from the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
The City of Amsterdam lies within the Town of Amsterdam on the north bank of the Mohawk River.
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History
The city was incorporated in 1830. The community was previously called Veedersburgh.
Geography
The Mohawk River forms the city line on its south side. Route 30 crosses the city and the river to link Amsterdam to the New York State Thruway.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.3 km² (6.3 mi²). 15.4 km² (5.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.41% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 18,355 people, 7,983 households, and 4,686 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,191.1/km² (3,086.5/mi²). There are 9,277 housing units at an average density of 602.0/km² (1,560.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.01% White, 2.17% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.79% from other races, and 2.01% from two or more races. 16.02% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 7,983 households out of which 26.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% are married couples living together, 14.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% are non-families. 36.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.26 and the average family size is 2.93.
In the city the population is spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $27,517, and the median income for a family is $37,169. Males have a median income of $31,397 versus $23,681 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,680. 16.3% of the population and 12.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 25.1% of those under the age of 18 and 12.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Industries
Historically, the city of Amsterdam was known as a center of carpet production, housing the Bigelow-Sanford and Mohawk Mills Carpet companies. In the nineteenth century, the city also was known for carpet, textile, and pearl button manufacturing. Current industries include the Longview Fiber Co. and the Fownes Glove Co.
Churches (Current)
Calvary Assembly of God
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon)
Covenant Presbyterian Church (Presbyterian)
First Reformed Church (Reformed)
Good Shepherd Church (Polish Roman Catholic)
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Salvation Army
Seventh Day Adventist Church
St. Ann's (Episcopal)
St. Casimer's (Roman Catholic)
St. John the Baptist's (Roman Catholic)
St. Luke's (Lutheran)
St. Mary's (Roman Catholic)
St. Michael's (Roman Catholic)
St. Nicholas (Ukrainian Catholic)
Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Catholic)
St. Stanislaus (Roman Catholic)
Trinity Lutheran (Lutheran)
United Presbyterian Church (Presbyterian)
Mayors
John Carmichael 1885
Harlan P. Kline 1886
Thomas Liddle 1887-88
John F. Dwyer 1889
Hicks B. Waldron 1890
William A. Breedon 1891-92
Charles S. Nisbet 1893
George R. Hannon 1894
William A. Fisher 1895-96
William H. Kafman 1897
Zerah S. Westbrook 1898-99
Samuel Wallin 1900-01
William A. Gardner 1902-03
Robert N. Clark 1904-05
Jacob H. Dealy 1906-09
Seely Conover 1910-11
Jacob H. Dealy 1912-13
James R. Cline 1914-17
Seely Conover 1918-19
Theron Akin 1920-23
Carl S. Salmon 1924-29
William A. Gardner 1930-31
Robert B. Brumagin 1932-33
Arthur Carter (D) 1934-43
Wilbur H. Lynch 1944-45
Joseph P. Hand 1946-47
Burtiss E. Deal 1948-55
Frank J. Martuscello (R) 1956-57
Thomas F. Gregg (D) 1958-59
Frank J. Martuscello (R) 1960-63
Marcus I. Breier (R) 1964-67
John P. Gomulka (D) 1968-79
Mario Villa (R) 1980-87
Paul Parillo (D) 1988-91
Mario Villa (I) 1992-95
John M. Duchessi (D) 1996-2003
Joseph Emmanuelle (R) 2004-
Famous Amsterdamians
Famous natives or residents of Amsterdam include actor Kirk Douglas, Clinton-era personage Gary Aldrich, actress Lucille Bremer, industrialists John and Stephen Sanford, John Kwiatkowski, Congressman Samuel S. Stratton, and New York State Lt. Governor Mary Ann Krupsak.
External links
- Amsterdam Links (http://www.davidpietrusza.com/Amsterdam.html)