Bard College is a CDP located in Dutchess County New York. Bard College has a 2024 population of 1,531. Bard College is currently growing at a rate of 7.74% annually but its population has decreased by -1.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,556 in 2020.
The average household income in Bard College is $199,179 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Bard College is 19.9 years: 20.2 years for males, and 19.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bard College was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 816 | 62.2% |
| Asian | 174 | 13.26% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 9.53% |
| Two or more races | 91 | 6.94% |
| Other race | 73 | 5.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.91% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 62 | 2.34 | 14.5 | 85.5 |
| Married | 58 | 2.19 | 8.6 | 91.4 |
| Male | 4 | 4.5 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.27
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
14.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 5 | 3.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 116 | 86.57% |
| High School Graduate | 4 | 2.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 9 | 6.72% |
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 | 91 | 91 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,564 | $103,365 | $94,107 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $94,828 | $103,077 | $94,107 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$94,828
Average Earnings
$103,077
Average Male
$94,107
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.82% of Bard College residents speak only English, while 19.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.7% of the population.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $201,038 | $197,416 |
| Households | $201,038 | $199,179 |
| Married Families | $201,132 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
8.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
11.9%
Male Marriage Rate
6.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.5%
Labor Force Participation
43.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
31.1%
Born in Bard College
83.69%
Native Born
16.31%
Foreign Born
10.82%
Non Citizen
5.49%
Naturalized
83.69% of Bard College residents were born in the United States, with 31.1% having been born in New York. 10.82% 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 | 1,531 | 110 | 7.74% |
| 2023 | 1,421 | 109 | 8.31% |
| 2022 | 1,312 | -176 | -11.83% |
| 2021 | 1,488 | -68 | -4.37% |
| 2020 | 1,556 | 0 | 0% |