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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Poughkeepsie

New York · 29,871 residents · 5.145 sq mi
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Poughkeepsie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,389. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $108,800. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,871
+4%since 1990
from 28,844 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,806 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 5,606 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
−1%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
28K30K31K32K33K1990201020202024Poughkeepsie
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,389
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,606 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,759
+12%since 1990
from $14,936 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.7%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$108,800
−36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $128,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$608
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $522 in 1990
US average: $602
36.8%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 40.2% in 1990
63.2% rent
3.7
−21%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(18,864)
Black31.4%(9,070)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(790)
Asian1.6%(462)
Diversity Score62.5%(18,025)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(14,706)
Black34.7%(10,354)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(3,177)
Asian1.6%(480)
Diversity Score74.4%(22,225)
74
+19%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.3%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−9%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poughkeepsie, New York?

Poughkeepsie, New York has about 29,871 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Poughkeepsie, New York earns about $29,389 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 $108,800, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Poughkeepsie, New York?

About 19.5% 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 22.7% 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 1,027 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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