Vassar College is a CDP located in Dutchess County New York. Vassar College has a 2024 population of 3,514. Vassar College is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 34.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,617 in 2020.
The average household income in Vassar College is $143,414 with a poverty rate of 25.43%. The median age in Vassar College is 20.5 years: 20.5 years for males, and 20.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vassar College was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,157 | 65.84% |
| Black or African American | 352 | 10.74% |
| Asian | 346 | 10.56% |
| Other race | 217 | 6.62% |
| Two or more races | 193 | 5.89% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 349 | 1.87 | 17.8 | 82.2 |
| Non Family | 196 | 1.68 | 3.6 | 96.4 |
| Married | 138 | 2.1 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Female | 15 | 2.13 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.1
Average Family Size
1.87
Average Household Size
17.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 7.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 380 | 73.93% |
| High School Graduate | 6 | 1.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 51 | 9.92% |
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 | 308 | 308 | 255 |
| Black | 148 | 148 | 119 |
| Asian | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 7 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,214 | $0 | $118,274 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $99,286 | $74,500 | $118,095 |
| Some College | $0 | $33,542 | $0 |
$99,286
Average Earnings
$74,500
Average Male
$118,095
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.47% of Vassar College residents speak only English, while 22.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 455 | 164 | 36.04% |
25.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.56%
Male Poverty Rate
30.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vassar College is White, with 36.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vassar College is White, with 36.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 79.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 22.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 34.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $169,083 | $213,206 |
| Households | $119,836 | $143,414 |
| Married Families | $188,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $117,946 | $88,934 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
9.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
12.6%
Male Marriage Rate
7.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
28
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 17 | 5.06% |
| White | 6 | 0.28% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 2.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
26.34%
Born in Vassar College
89.65%
Native Born
10.35%
Foreign Born
7.6%
Non Citizen
2.75%
Naturalized
89.65% of Vassar College residents were born in the United States, with 26.34% having been born in New York. 7.6% 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 | 3,514 | 251 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 3,263 | 251 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 3,012 | 279 | 10.21% |
| 2021 | 2,733 | 116 | 4.43% |
| 2020 | 2,617 | 0 | 0% |