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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Poughkeepsie

New York · 28,844 residents · 5.145 sq mi
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Poughkeepsie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,606. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $128,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,844
−3%vs 2000
vs 29,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,606 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 5,806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.1
+1%vs 2000
vs 32.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K30K31K32K33K1990201020202024Poughkeepsie
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,606
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,389 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,936
−11%vs 2000
vs $16,759 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.7%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $108,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $608 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
40.2%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.8% in 2000
59.8% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+26%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(18,864)
Black31.4%(9,070)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(790)
Asian1.6%(462)
Other1.6%(448)
Diversity Score62.5%(18,025)
Diversity Score
62
−16%vs 2000
vs 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.5%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poughkeepsie, New York?

Poughkeepsie, New York has about 28,844 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Poughkeepsie, New York earns about $27,606 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 $128,800, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Poughkeepsie, New York?

About 21.8% 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 14.7% of people in Poughkeepsie, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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