Beacon is a city located in Dutchess County New York. Beacon has a 2024 population of 15,259. Beacon is currently growing at a rate of 1.56% annually and its population has increased by 6.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,322 in 2020.
The average household income in Beacon is $121,963 with a poverty rate of 8.37%. The median age in Beacon is 41.6 years: 40.6 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beacon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,992 | 68.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,842 | 12.59% |
| Two or more races | 1,427 | 9.75% |
| Other race | 1,071 | 7.32% |
| Asian | 204 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 93 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,320 | 2.21 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Married | 2,627 | 2.89 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Non Family | 2,617 | 1.22 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Female | 904 | 2.89 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Male | 172 | 3.3 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
59.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 894 | 8.12% |
| Associates Degree | 815 | 7.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,596 | 23.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,334 | 21.21% |
| High School Graduate | 2,336 | 21.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 303 | 2.75% |
| Some College | 1,726 | 15.69% |
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 | 7,340 | 7,057 | 4,005 |
| Hispanic | 1,885 | 1,205 | 308 |
| Black | 1,462 | 1,291 | 365 |
| 2+ Races | 805 | 525 | 224 |
| Other Race | 688 | 397 | 47 |
| Asian | 182 | 131 | 105 |
| Native American | 93 | 81 | 81 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 87.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,286 | $90,446 | $58,736 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,667 | $114,896 | $88,229 |
| High School Graduate | $47,096 | $52,656 | $31,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,377 | $46,172 | $27,083 |
| Overall | $63,621 | $71,222 | $55,696 |
| Some College | $52,450 | $93,333 | $34,493 |
$63,621
Average Earnings
$71,222
Average Male
$55,696
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.93% of Beacon residents speak only English, while 17.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,231 | 501 | 5.43% |
| Hispanic | 2,703 | 364 | 13.47% |
| Black | 1,623 | 286 | 17.62% |
| Other | 993 | 208 | 20.95% |
| Multiple | 1,381 | 153 | 11.08% |
| Asian | 204 | 1 | 0.49% |
8.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.47%
Male Poverty Rate
8.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beacon is Other, with 20.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beacon is Asian, with 0.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14% |
| High School | 13.61% |
| Some College | 7.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.18% |
| Male Employed | 2.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0.42% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,159 | $142,329 |
| Households | $93,347 | $121,963 |
| Married Families | $133,622 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,492 | $89,470 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
651
Number of Veterans
646
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 238 |
| Vietnam | 233 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 231 |
| 65 to 74 | 172 |
| 75+ | 159 |
| 55 to 64 | 68 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 552 | 6.8% |
| Black | 74 | 4.76% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 2.96% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 0.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
64.34%
Born in Beacon
89.75%
Native Born
10.25%
Foreign Born
3.81%
Non Citizen
6.44%
Naturalized
89.75% of Beacon residents were born in the United States, with 64.34% having been born in New York. 3.81% 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 | 16,431 | 235 | 1.45% |
| 2028 | 16,196 | 234 | 1.47% |
| 2027 | 15,962 | 234 | 1.49% |
| 2026 | 15,728 | 235 | 1.52% |
| 2025 | 15,493 | 234 | 1.53% |
| 2024 | 15,259 | 234 | 1.56% |
| 2023 | 15,025 | 118 | 0.79% |
| 2022 | 14,907 | 316 | 2.17% |
| 2021 | 14,591 | 269 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 14,322 | 361 | 2.59% |
| 2019 | 13,961 | 197 | 1.43% |
| 2018 | 13,764 | 301 | 2.24% |
| 2017 | 13,463 | 8 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 13,455 | -53 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 13,508 | 92 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 13,416 | -90 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 13,506 | -137 | -1% |
| 2012 | 13,643 | -110 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 13,753 | -85 | -0.61% |
| 2010 | 13,838 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,808 | 565 | 4.27% |
| 1990 | 13,243 | 306 | 2.37% |
| 1980 | 12,937 | -318 | -2.4% |
| 1970 | 13,255 | -667 | -4.79% |
| 1960 | 13,922 | -90 | -0.64% |
| 1950 | 14,012 | 1,440 | 11.45% |
| 1940 | 12,572 | 639 | 5.35% |
| 1930 | 11,933 | 937 | 8.52% |
| 1920 | 10,996 | -5,435 | -33.08% |