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Poughkeepsie

New York · 32,499 residents (2025 est.) · 5.145 sq mi
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Poughkeepsie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,741. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $283,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,958
+7%since 2000
from 29,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,211 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 5,806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+17%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32,499 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
28K30K31K32K33K1990201020202024Poughkeepsie
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,741
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,389 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,215
+164%since 2000
from $16,759 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
+13%since 2010
from 0.488 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
61.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+26%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(14,706)
Black34.7%(10,354)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(3,177)
Asian1.6%(480)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.4%(22,225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(10,497)
Black30%(9,584)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(8,776)
Asian1.6%(496)
Other8.2%(2,605)
Diversity Score90%(28,757)
Diversity Score
90
+21%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
22.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 77.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 15.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poughkeepsie, New York?

Poughkeepsie, New York has about 31,958 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poughkeepsie, New York?

The typical household in Poughkeepsie, New York earns about $60,741 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poughkeepsie, New York expensive?

In Poughkeepsie, New York, the median home is worth about $283,700, and the typical rent is about $1,400 a month.

How educated are people in Poughkeepsie, New York?

About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in Poughkeepsie, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poughkeepsie, New York?

About 17.6% of people in Poughkeepsie, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poughkeepsie, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Poughkeepsie, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,114 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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