Poughkeepsie town is located in Dutchess County New York. Poughkeepsie town has a 2024 population of 45,453. Poughkeepsie town is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually but its population has increased by 0.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 45,179 in 2020.
The average household income in Poughkeepsie town is $114,977 with a poverty rate of 7.52%. The median age in Poughkeepsie town is 39.5 years: 37.7 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Poughkeepsie town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,398 | 71.38% |
| Black or African American | 5,181 | 11.41% |
| Asian | 2,985 | 6.58% |
| Two or more races | 2,824 | 6.22% |
| Other race | 1,778 | 3.92% |
| Native American | 161 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.14% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,586 | 2.41 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Married | 8,191 | 3.09 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 6,068 | 1.33 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Female | 1,673 | 2.91 | 65 | 35 |
| Male | 654 | 2.76 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,310 | 4.47% |
| Associates Degree | 3,065 | 10.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,148 | 20.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,034 | 20.57% |
| High School Graduate | 6,897 | 23.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 920 | 3.14% |
| Some College | 4,956 | 16.9% |
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 | 20,215 | 19,266 | 8,879 |
| Black | 3,795 | 3,206 | 1,052 |
| Hispanic | 2,972 | 2,614 | 892 |
| Asian | 1,729 | 1,425 | 1,086 |
| 2+ Races | 1,229 | 1,081 | 370 |
| Other Race | 1,075 | 942 | 300 |
| Native American | 139 | 139 | 128 |
| Islander | 25 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 92.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,434 | $77,164 | $64,968 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,688 | $90,469 | $85,037 |
| High School Graduate | $45,325 | $53,220 | $34,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,580 | $49,033 | $23,529 |
| Overall | $58,897 | $68,429 | $52,559 |
| Some College | $51,777 | $63,936 | $45,109 |
$58,897
Average Earnings
$68,429
Average Male
$52,559
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.92% of Poughkeepsie town residents speak only English, while 18.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,279 | 2,174 | 7.97% |
| Hispanic | 4,726 | 376 | 7.96% |
| Other | 1,495 | 227 | 15.18% |
| Asian | 2,476 | 200 | 8.08% |
| Black | 4,667 | 195 | 4.18% |
| Multiple | 2,479 | 151 | 6.09% |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 100% |
7.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.51%
Male Poverty Rate
8.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Poughkeepsie town is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Poughkeepsie town is Black, with 4.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.93% |
| High School | 8.75% |
| Some College | 6.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.83% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.95% |
| Female Employed | 4.35% |
| Male Employed | 3.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $119,362 | $139,686 |
| Households | $93,196 | $114,977 |
| Married Families | $136,604 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,191 | $67,909 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,906
Number of Veterans
1,857
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 826 |
| First Gulf War | 330 |
| Second Gulf War | 263 |
| World War II | 70 |
| Korea | 52 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 620 |
| 75+ | 557 |
| 55 to 64 | 426 |
| 35 to 54 | 223 |
| 18 to 34 | 80 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,501 | 5.44% |
| 2+ Races | 186 | 9.73% |
| Black | 185 | 4.16% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.58% |
| Other Race | 13 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 7 | 4.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
66.54%
Born in Poughkeepsie town
86.2%
Native Born
13.8%
Foreign Born
4.97%
Non Citizen
8.82%
Naturalized
86.2% of Poughkeepsie town residents were born in the United States, with 66.54% having been born in New York. 4.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 45,128 | -65 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 45,193 | -65 | -0.14% |
| 2027 | 45,258 | -65 | -0.14% |
| 2026 | 45,323 | -65 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 45,388 | -65 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 45,453 | -65 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 45,518 | -65 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 45,583 | -257 | -0.56% |
| 2021 | 45,840 | 661 | 1.46% |
| 2020 | 45,179 | 1,102 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 44,077 | -50 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 44,127 | -24 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 44,151 | -21 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 44,172 | -235 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 44,407 | -227 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 44,634 | -249 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 44,883 | -153 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 45,036 | -231 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 45,267 | -10 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 45,277 | 0 | 0% |