Wappingers Falls is a village located in Dutchess County New York. Wappingers Falls has a 2024 population of 6,027. Wappingers Falls is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,103 in 2020.
The average household income in Wappingers Falls is $79,432 with a poverty rate of 5.89%. The median age in Wappingers Falls is 47.9 years: 47.1 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wappingers Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,972 | 68.78% |
| Black or African American | 780 | 13.51% |
| Other race | 636 | 11.01% |
| Asian | 212 | 3.67% |
| Two or more races | 175 | 3.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,515 | 2.25 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
| Non Family | 1,234 | 1.18 | 15.9 | 84.1 |
| Married | 947 | 3.26 | 58 | 42 |
| Female | 320 | 3.41 | 9.7 | 90.3 |
| Male | 14 | 1.86 | 100 | 0 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
31.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 525 | 11.81% |
| Associates Degree | 446 | 10.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 446 | 10.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 415 | 9.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,369 | 30.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 248 | 5.58% |
| Some College | 997 | 22.42% |
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 | 2,868 | 2,455 | 579 |
| Hispanic | 821 | 496 | 130 |
| Black | 596 | 583 | 140 |
| Other Race | 496 | 222 | 32 |
| Asian | 111 | 89 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 107 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,768 | $86,455 | $31,159 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,326 | $84,792 | $71,631 |
| High School Graduate | $25,670 | $0 | $19,479 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,008 | $0 | $28,760 |
| Overall | $39,000 | $58,246 | $30,524 |
| Some College | $37,252 | $46,500 | $24,799 |
$39,000
Average Earnings
$58,246
Average Male
$30,524
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.74% of Wappingers Falls residents speak only English, while 22.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,496 | 134 | 3.83% |
| Black | 780 | 96 | 12.31% |
| Other | 636 | 94 | 14.78% |
| Hispanic | 1,225 | 94 | 7.67% |
| Asian | 212 | 13 | 6.13% |
5.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.99%
Male Poverty Rate
4.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wappingers Falls is Other, with 14.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wappingers Falls is White, with 3.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.44% |
| Some College | 1.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.84% |
| Male Employed | 5.69% |
| Female Employed | 4.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,239 | $100,657 |
| Households | $61,554 | $79,432 |
| Married Families | $96,343 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,125 | $54,326 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
315
Number of Veterans
315
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 171 |
| Korea | 105 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 157 |
| 65 to 74 | 123 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 290 | 8.19% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 5.08% |
| Other Race | 21 | 4.09% |
| Asian | 4 | 3.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
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
73.37%
Born in Wappingers Falls
85.94%
Native Born
14.06%
Foreign Born
4.43%
Non Citizen
9.63%
Naturalized
85.94% of Wappingers Falls residents were born in the United States, with 73.37% having been born in New York. 4.43% 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 | 5,932 | -19 | -0.32% |
| 2028 | 5,951 | -19 | -0.32% |
| 2027 | 5,970 | -19 | -0.32% |
| 2026 | 5,989 | -19 | -0.32% |
| 2025 | 6,008 | -19 | -0.32% |
| 2024 | 6,027 | -19 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 6,046 | -35 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 6,081 | -21 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 6,102 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 6,103 | 563 | 10.16% |
| 2019 | 5,540 | -14 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 5,554 | -13 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 5,567 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 5,568 | -38 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 5,606 | -42 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 5,648 | 18 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 5,630 | 85 | 1.53% |
| 2012 | 5,545 | -19 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 5,564 | -19 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 5,583 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,929 | 324 | 7.04% |
| 1990 | 4,605 | -505 | -9.88% |
| 1980 | 5,110 | -497 | -8.86% |
| 1970 | 5,607 | 1,160 | 26.09% |
| 1960 | 4,447 | 957 | 27.42% |
| 1950 | 3,490 | 63 | 1.84% |
| 1940 | 3,427 | 91 | 2.73% |
| 1930 | 3,336 | 101 | 3.12% |
| 1920 | 3,235 | 40 | 1.25% |
| 1910 | 3,195 | -309 | -8.82% |
| 1900 | 3,504 | -214 | -5.76% |
| 1890 | 3,718 | -2,214 | -37.32% |