Wassaic is a CDP located in Dutchess County New York. Wassaic has a 2024 population of 544. Wassaic is currently growing at a rate of 7.72% annually and its population has increased by 16.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 468 in 2020.
The average household income in Wassaic is $88,428 with a poverty rate of 31.55%. The median age in Wassaic is 25 years: 34.4 years for males, and 16.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wassaic was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 341 | 73.18% |
| Other race | 66 | 14.16% |
| Two or more races | 51 | 10.94% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.72% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 129 | 3.61 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Married | 75 | 2.88 | 68 | 32 |
| Female | 50 | 4.92 | 14 | 86 |
| Non Family | 4 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.64
Average Family Size
3.61
Average Household Size
48.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 9.01% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 6.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 32 | 13.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 9.87% |
| High School Graduate | 123 | 52.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 2.58% |
| Some College | 14 | 6.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 134 | 44 |
| Hispanic | 79 | 64 | 11 |
| Other Race | 32 | 17 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,250 | $0 | $86,250 |
| High School Graduate | $22,589 | $12,396 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,616 | $15,885 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$23,616
Average Earnings
$15,885
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.87% of Wassaic residents speak only English, while 15.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 273 | 140 | 51.28% |
| White | 185 | 7 | 3.78% |
31.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.76%
Male Poverty Rate
50%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wassaic is Hispanic, with 51.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wassaic is White, with 3.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 26.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 40% |
| Male Employed | 11.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $89,047 |
| Households | - | $88,428 |
| Married Families | $70,486 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 11.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
43.7%
Employment Rate
20.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
35.41%
Born in Wassaic
96.78%
Native Born
3.22%
Foreign Born
3.22%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.78% of Wassaic residents were born in the United States, with 35.41% having been born in New York. 3.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 544 | 39 | 7.72% |
| 2023 | 505 | 39 | 8.37% |
| 2022 | 466 | -22 | -4.51% |
| 2021 | 488 | 20 | 4.27% |
| 2020 | 468 | 0 | 0% |