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 $76,014 with a poverty rate of 4.79%. The median age in Wappingers Falls is 47.4 years: 43 years for males, and 50.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wappingers Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,877 | 68.09% |
| Other race | 755 | 13.26% |
| Black or African American | 418 | 7.34% |
| Two or more races | 294 | 5.16% |
| Native American | 204 | 3.58% |
| Asian | 146 | 2.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,518 | 2.22 | 29.7 | 70.3 |
| Non Family | 1,226 | 1.15 | 18.2 | 81.8 |
| Married | 876 | 3.19 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Female | 401 | 3.34 | 8 | 92 |
| Male | 15 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
29.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 513 | 12.16% |
| Associates Degree | 398 | 9.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 381 | 9.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 352 | 8.34% |
| High School Graduate | 1,191 | 28.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 358 | 8.48% |
| Some College | 1,027 | 24.34% |
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 | 2,820 | 2,440 | 520 |
| Hispanic | 994 | 512 | 146 |
| Other Race | 526 | 203 | 52 |
| Black | 321 | 312 | 91 |
| 2+ Races | 175 | 141 | 17 |
| Native American | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 28.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,133 | $70,625 | $34,560 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,625 | $74,938 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,546 | $45,656 | $27,841 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,486 | $50,434 | $31,338 |
| Overall | $39,500 | $55,268 | $32,149 |
| Some College | $40,972 | $60,833 | $31,849 |
$39,500
Average Earnings
$55,268
Average Male
$32,149
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.36% of Wappingers Falls residents speak only English, while 29.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,359 | 180 | 5.36% |
| Asian | 146 | 39 | 26.71% |
| Black | 418 | 29 | 6.94% |
| Other | 755 | 22 | 2.91% |
| Hispanic | 1,685 | 22 | 1.31% |
4.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.25%
Male Poverty Rate
3.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wappingers Falls is Asian, with 26.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wappingers Falls is Hispanic, with 1.31% 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 2.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.72% |
| Some College | 2.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.72% |
| Female Employed | 1.31% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,924 | $94,963 |
| Households | $58,455 | $76,014 |
| Married Families | $97,400 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,000 | $50,368 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.7%
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
241
Number of Veterans
241
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 133 |
| Korea | 80 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 133 |
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 6.13% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 3.9% |
| Other Race | 22 | 3.58% |
| Asian | 8 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
70.23%
Born in Wappingers Falls
83.25%
Native Born
16.75%
Foreign Born
8.96%
Non Citizen
7.8%
Naturalized
83.25% of Wappingers Falls residents were born in the United States, with 70.23% having been born in New York. 8.96% 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% |