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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Dutchess County

New York · 280,150 residents · 795.602 sq mi
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The short version

Dutchess County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,086. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $150,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
280,150
+8%since 1990
from 259,462 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
352 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 326 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.7
+10%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
256K267K279K290K302K1990201020202024Dutchess County
2024298K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,086
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,940
+37%since 1990
from $17,420 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,800
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $149,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $600 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
31.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−20%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 24.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.0%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
−6%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Dutchess County to nearby counties

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Home value$471,300+213%
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DUTCHESS COUNTY VS
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Home value$335,600+123%
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DUTCHESS COUNTY VS
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DUTCHESS COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dutchess County, New York?

Dutchess County, New York has about 280,150 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dutchess County, New York earns about $53,086 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 $150,800, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Dutchess County, New York?

About 27.6% 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 7.5% of people in Dutchess County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dutchess County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Dutchess County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,688 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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