Rotterdam (town), New York
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Rotterdam is a town located in Schenectady County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 28,316.
The Town of Rotterdam is in the south-central part of the county. The town borders the City of Schenectady.
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Geography
The Mohawk River defines the northeast town line. The New York State Thruway passes through the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 94.5 km² (36.5 mi²). 93.2 km² (36.0 mi²) of it is land and 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.40% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 28,316 people, 11,544 households, and 8,092 families residing in the town. The population density is 303.9/km² (787.0/mi²). There are 11,990 housing units at an average density of 128.7/km² (333.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.26% White, 0.95% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 0.97% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 11,544 households out of which 29.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% are married couples living together, 10.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% are non-families. 25.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 2.94.
In the town the population is spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $46,267, and the median income for a family is $54,542. Males have a median income of $37,536 versus $27,527 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,457. 4.5% of the population and 2.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.2% of those under the age of 18 and 5.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Rotterdam
- Carman --
- Cold Brook -- A well sized suburban community placed on the former Cambell Family Estate
- Lower Rotterdam Junction -- A hamlet south of Rotterdam Junction on Route 5S.
- Pattersonville -- A hamlet in the northern part of the town on the town line.
- Rotterdam -- A large suburban community west of Schenectady.
- Rotterdam Junction -- A hamlet near the Mohawk River on Route 5S.
- Schonowe --
- South Schenectady --