Amsterdam, Missouri Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools
The current estimated population of Amsterdam, Missouri is 237, with 49.5% male and 50.5% female. Amsterdam has maintained a small, stable population, typical of rural communities in western Missouri.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1891
- County: Bates
- Land area: 0.3 square miles
- Population density: Approximately 790 people per square mile
- Area code: 660
- Zip code: 64723
Geography and Location
Amsterdam, Missouri, is located in Bates County, in the western part of the state, near the Kansas border. The town is situated in a primarily agricultural region, with farming being a key component of the local economy. Amsterdam offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle, with a close-knit community and easy access to nearby towns like Butler. The town’s quiet atmosphere and scenic surroundings make it an attractive location for those seeking a small-town experience.
Demographics
Median resident age: 34.1 years
Median household income: $29,821
Median house value: $46,300
Population by Race
Races in Amsterdam:
- White Non-Hispanic (98.2%)
- American Indian (1.8%)
- Two or more races (1.1%)
Ancestries: United States (17.4%), English (13.2%), Irish (8.9%), German (7.8%), Norwegian (3.9%), Czech (3.6%).
Elevation: 885 feet
Land area: 0.6 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Amsterdam
- High school or higher: 77.2%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 4.9%
- Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
- Unemployed: 5.1%
- Mean travel time to work: 42.6 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Amsterdam city
- Never married: 25.5%
- Now married: 49.5%
- Separated: 5.8%
- Widowed: 13.0%
- Divorced: 6.3%
0.7% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: +45 (+19.1%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Amsterdam:
- BATES COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; BUTLER, MO)
- MIAMI COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; PAOLA, KS)
- CASS MEDICAL CENTER (about 27 miles; HARRISONVILLE, MO)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Amsterdam:
- CHARLES B. WHEELER DOWNTOWN (about 53 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Abbreviation: MKC)
- KANSAS CITY INTL (about 65 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Abbreviation: MCI)
- JOPLIN REGIONAL (about 83 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Abbreviation: JLN)
Other public-use airports nearest to Amsterdam:
- BUTLER MEMORIAL (about 19 miles; BUTLER, MO; Abbreviation: BUM)
- GILMORE (about 19 miles; PLEASANTON, KS; Abbreviation: 57K)
- LAWRENCE SMITH MEMORIAL (about 25 miles; HARRISONVILLE, MO; Abbreviation: LRY)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amsterdam:
- JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 41 miles; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,857)
- METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 41 miles; LEES SUMMIT, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,576)
- DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 43 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,189)
- UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY (about 47 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 8,830)
- METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGES (about 49 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,259)
- UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (about 53 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,168)
- KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,837)