Wappinger town is located in Dutchess County New York. Wappinger town has a 2024 population of 27,965. Wappinger town is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -0.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,205 in 2020.
The average household income in Wappinger town is $112,689 with a poverty rate of 5.57%. The median age in Wappinger town is 44.3 years: 42.6 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wappinger town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,253 | 71.83% |
| Black or African American | 2,317 | 8.22% |
| Other race | 2,254 | 7.99% |
| Two or more races | 2,134 | 7.57% |
| Asian | 1,175 | 4.17% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,099 | 2.52 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Married | 5,532 | 3.21 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Non Family | 3,883 | 1.19 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Female | 1,223 | 3.56 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Male | 461 | 2.68 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,120 | 5.35% |
| Associates Degree | 2,557 | 12.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,783 | 18.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,031 | 14.47% |
| High School Graduate | 5,382 | 25.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 726 | 3.47% |
| Some College | 4,350 | 20.76% |
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 | 14,344 | 13,651 | 4,778 |
| Hispanic | 3,412 | 2,416 | 866 |
| Black | 1,757 | 1,666 | 475 |
| Other Race | 1,635 | 1,030 | 393 |
| 2+ Races | 1,223 | 1,175 | 552 |
| Asian | 766 | 706 | 427 |
| Native American | 49 | 45 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 71.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,890 | $70,511 | $46,282 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,858 | $107,581 | $76,091 |
| High School Graduate | $50,685 | $62,057 | $33,289 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,820 | $39,421 | $28,253 |
| Overall | $56,488 | $64,811 | $45,417 |
| Some College | $51,071 | $59,301 | $38,257 |
$56,488
Average Earnings
$64,811
Average Male
$45,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.82% of Wappinger town residents speak only English, while 19.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,326 | 834 | 4.55% |
| Hispanic | 5,239 | 385 | 7.35% |
| Black | 2,309 | 290 | 12.56% |
| Other | 2,233 | 200 | 8.96% |
| Multiple | 2,122 | 91 | 4.29% |
| Asian | 1,174 | 46 | 3.92% |
| Native | 61 | 22 | 36.07% |
5.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.82%
Male Poverty Rate
6.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wappinger town is Native, with 36.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wappinger town is Asian, with 3.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.44% |
| Some College | 3.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.03% |
| Female Employed | 3.71% |
| Male Employed | 2.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,541 | $134,047 |
| Households | $93,311 | $112,689 |
| Married Families | $131,398 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,995 | $66,556 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,203
Number of Veterans
1,183
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 386 |
| Korea | 215 |
| First Gulf War | 172 |
| Second Gulf War | 162 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 515 |
| 65 to 74 | 273 |
| 35 to 54 | 241 |
| 55 to 64 | 114 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,075 | 6.19% |
| Hispanic | 149 | 3.79% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 4.53% |
| Other Race | 42 | 2.39% |
| Black | 17 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
74.8%
Born in Wappinger town
87.45%
Native Born
12.55%
Foreign Born
5.5%
Non Citizen
7.04%
Naturalized
87.45% of Wappinger town residents were born in the United States, with 74.8% having been born in New York. 5.5% 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 | 27,225 | -148 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 27,373 | -148 | -0.54% |
| 2027 | 27,521 | -148 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 27,669 | -148 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 27,817 | -148 | -0.53% |
| 2024 | 27,965 | -148 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 28,113 | -148 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 28,261 | -119 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 28,380 | 175 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 28,205 | 1,510 | 5.66% |
| 2019 | 26,695 | 62 | 0.23% |
| 2018 | 26,633 | 14 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 26,619 | 26 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 26,593 | -168 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 26,761 | -195 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 26,956 | -150 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 27,106 | -45 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 27,151 | -69 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 27,220 | 68 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 27,152 | 0 | 0% |