Beacon, New York Population 2022
Beacon is a city located in Dutchess County New York. Beacon has a 2020 population of 14,571. Beacon is currently growing at a rate of 1.40% annually and its population has increased by 5.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,834 in 2010.
The average household income in Beacon is $99,375 with a poverty rate of 9.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,323 per month, and the median house value is $278,700. The median age in Beacon is 40.5 years, 40.1 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
Beacon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beaconwas:
- White: 72.77%
- Black or African American: 15.94%
- Two or more races: 4.50%
- Other race: 4.06%
- Asian: 2.14%
- Native American: 0.50%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.10%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,922 | 72.77% |
| Black or African American | 2,173 | 15.94% |
| Two or More Races | 613 | 4.50% |
| Some Other Race | 553 | 4.06% |
| Asian | 292 | 2.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 68 | 0.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.10% |
Beacon Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,259 | 2.52 | 57.2 |
| Married | 2,244 | 3.4 | 74.6 |
| Non Family | 2,127 | 1.34 | 45.7 |
| Female | 653 | 3.19 | 38.6 |
| Male | 235 | 2.96 | 46.4 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 203 | 2.07% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 480 | 4.89% |
| High School Graduate | 2,761 | 28.11% |
| Some College | 2,064 | 21.01% |
| Associates Degree | 1,026 | 10.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,899 | 19.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,390 | 14.15% |
Beacon Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,828 | 6,412 | 2,431 |
| Hispanic | 1,443 | 1,190 | 421 |
| Black | 1,263 | 1,256 | 280 |
| Other Race | 250 | 142 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 243 | 243 | 62 |
| Asian | 189 | 189 | 129 |
| Native American | 59 | 52 | 16 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$44,485
Average Earnings
$53,315
Average Male
$40,452
Average Female
Beacon Language by Age
Beacon Language
85.01% of Beacon residents speak only English, while 14.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.65% of the population.
Beacon Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,187 | 636 | 7.77% |
| Hispanic | 2,538 | 327 | 12.88% |
| Black | 2,117 | 315 | 14.88% |
| Other | 69 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 613 | 65 | 10.60% |
9.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.86%
Male Poverty Rate
11.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Beacon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beacon is Black, with 14.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beacon is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.70%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.73%.
Beacon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Beacon Married by Age and Sex
Beacon Marriage
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 55-64.
Beacon Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 661 | 7.88% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 5.89% |
| Black | 109 | 7.11% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 14.66% |
| Other Race | 11 | 2.76% |
Beacon Veterans by Education
8.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
65%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
71.37%
Born in Beacon
89.76%
Native Born
10.24%
Foreign Born
4.64%
Non Citizen
5.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.76% of Beacon residents were born in the United States, with 71.37% having been born in New York. 4.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14,571 | 201 | 1.40% |
| 2021 | 14,370 | 201 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 14,169 | 201 | 1.44% |
| 2019 | 13,968 | 201 | 1.46% |
| 2018 | 13,767 | 305 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 13,462 | 12 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 13,450 | -53 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 13,503 | 93 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 13,410 | -91 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 13,501 | -140 | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 13,641 | -106 | -0.77% |
| 2011 | 13,747 | -87 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 13,834 | 26 | 0.02% |
| 2000 | 13,808 | 565 | 0.42% |
| 1990 | 13,243 | 306 | 0.23% |
| 1980 | 12,937 | -318 | -0.24% |
| 1970 | 13,255 | -667 | -0.49% |
| 1960 | 13,922 | -90 | -0.06% |
| 1950 | 14,012 | 1,440 | 1.09% |
| 1940 | 12,572 | 639 | 0.52% |
| 1930 | 11,933 | 937 | 0.82% |
| 1920 | 10,996 | 0.00% |