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Poughkeepsie

New York · 32,736 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 $38,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,100. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,736
+10%since 2000
from 29,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,363 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 5,806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.4
−1%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K30K31K32K33K1990201020202024Poughkeepsie
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,406
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,389 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,192
+38%since 2000
from $16,759 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,100
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$940
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
62.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.9
+85%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(14,252)
Black31.8%(10,407)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(6,384)
Asian1.6%(521)
Other2.8%(931)
Diversity Score83.2%(27,228)
Diversity Score
83
+12%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
25.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
22.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poughkeepsie, New York?

Poughkeepsie, New York has about 32,736 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Poughkeepsie, New York earns about $38,406 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 $263,100, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Poughkeepsie, New York?

About 21.9% 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 23.9% 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 3,892 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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