Amenia town is located in Dutchess County New York. Amenia town has a 2024 population of 3,978. Amenia town is currently growing at a rate of 1.87% annually and its population has increased by 5.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,769 in 2020.
The average household income in Amenia town is $115,042 with a poverty rate of 16.02%. The median age in Amenia town is 43.4 years: 41.6 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amenia town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,086 | 80.57% |
| Other race | 418 | 10.91% |
| Two or more races | 196 | 5.12% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 2.77% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,459 | 2.48 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Married | 732 | 3.08 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Non Family | 476 | 1.27 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Female | 155 | 3.53 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Male | 96 | 2.25 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
58.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 340 | 12.35% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 5.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 395 | 14.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 310 | 11.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,021 | 37.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 231 | 8.39% |
| Some College | 297 | 10.79% |
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 | 2,136 | 1,807 | 665 |
| Hispanic | 471 | 273 | 33 |
| Other Race | 266 | 86 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 152 | 143 | 21 |
| Black | 93 | 58 | 0 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,690 | $43,631 | $50,156 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,750 | $0 | $23,559 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,960 | $46,250 | $45,656 |
| Overall | $44,833 | $47,381 | $35,682 |
| Some College | $45,642 | $54,620 | $36,591 |
$44,833
Average Earnings
$47,381
Average Male
$35,682
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.22% of Amenia town residents speak only English, while 20.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,764 | 292 | 10.56% |
| Hispanic | 846 | 249 | 29.43% |
| Other | 415 | 136 | 32.77% |
| Black | 93 | 35 | 37.63% |
16.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.41%
Male Poverty Rate
19.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amenia town is Black, with 37.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amenia town is White, with 10.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.24% |
| Some College | 9.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.83% |
| Male Employed | 7.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,172 | $142,297 |
| Households | $72,003 | $115,042 |
| Married Families | $89,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,250 | $56,271 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
250
Number of Veterans
250
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 74 |
| Vietnam | 70 |
| World War II | 53 |
| Korea | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 108 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 250 | 10.12% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 3.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
48.25%
Born in Amenia town
88.59%
Native Born
11.41%
Foreign Born
9.06%
Non Citizen
2.35%
Naturalized
88.59% of Amenia town residents were born in the United States, with 48.25% having been born in New York. 9.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,343 | 73 | 1.71% |
| 2028 | 4,270 | 73 | 1.74% |
| 2027 | 4,197 | 73 | 1.77% |
| 2026 | 4,124 | 73 | 1.8% |
| 2025 | 4,051 | 73 | 1.84% |
| 2024 | 3,978 | 73 | 1.87% |
| 2023 | 3,905 | 73 | 1.91% |
| 2022 | 3,832 | 24 | 0.63% |
| 2021 | 3,808 | 39 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 3,769 | -625 | -14.22% |
| 2019 | 4,394 | 88 | 2.04% |
| 2018 | 4,306 | 21 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 4,285 | 33 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | 4,252 | -25 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 4,277 | -33 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 4,310 | -70 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 4,380 | -31 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 4,411 | -39 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 4,450 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 4,455 | 0 | 0% |