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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Dutchess County

New York · 259,462 residents · 795.602 sq mi
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Dutchess County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $149,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

259,462
−7%vs 2000
vs 280,150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
326 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.5
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
256K267K279K290K302K1990201020202024Dutchess County
2024298K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,086 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,420
−27%vs 2000
vs $23,940 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$149,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $150,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $707 in 2000
US average: $450
69.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.0% in 2000
30.9% rent
3.5
+24%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(224,913)
Black8.9%(25,059)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(18,060)
Asian2.5%(6,990)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.7%(111,340)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(229,506)
Black8.3%(21,490)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(9,359)
Asian2.2%(5,795)
Other1%(2,671)
Diversity Score32.9%(85,280)
33
−17%vs 2000
vs 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.8%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.8%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dutchess County, New York?

Dutchess County, New York has about 259,462 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Dutchess County, New York?

The typical household in Dutchess County, New York earns about $42,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dutchess County, New York expensive?

In Dutchess County, New York, the median home is worth about $149,200, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Dutchess County, New York?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dutchess County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dutchess County, New York?

About 5.4% of people in Dutchess County, 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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