Fishkill town is located in Dutchess County New York. Fishkill town has a 2024 population of 22,365. Fishkill town is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -3.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,184 in 2020.
The average household income in Fishkill town is $121,946 with a poverty rate of 7.01%. The median age in Fishkill town is 44.9 years: 42.2 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fishkill town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,669 | 72.52% |
| Black or African American | 2,395 | 10.42% |
| Two or more races | 1,952 | 8.49% |
| Asian | 978 | 4.25% |
| Other race | 921 | 4.01% |
| Native American | 71 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,604 | 2.15 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 4,313 | 2.98 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Non Family | 4,262 | 1.16 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Female | 758 | 2.61 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Male | 271 | 3.18 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,436 | 7.93% |
| Associates Degree | 1,648 | 9.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,967 | 21.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,112 | 17.18% |
| High School Graduate | 4,477 | 24.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 351 | 1.94% |
| Some College | 3,123 | 17.24% |
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 | 12,527 | 12,028 | 5,259 |
| Hispanic | 2,295 | 1,825 | 677 |
| Black | 2,022 | 1,333 | 483 |
| 2+ Races | 1,168 | 1,069 | 484 |
| Other Race | 821 | 542 | 217 |
| Asian | 777 | 711 | 495 |
| Native American | 61 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.02%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,417 | $83,926 | $70,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,375 | $118,496 | $97,295 |
| High School Graduate | $52,183 | $58,456 | $43,558 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,781 | $36,181 | $37,365 |
| Overall | $66,888 | $72,865 | $63,341 |
| Some College | $59,539 | $73,015 | $55,583 |
$66,888
Average Earnings
$72,865
Average Male
$63,341
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.99% of Fishkill town residents speak only English, while 14.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,871 | 936 | 6.29% |
| Black | 1,546 | 168 | 10.87% |
| Asian | 975 | 154 | 15.79% |
| Hispanic | 2,749 | 134 | 4.87% |
| Multiple | 1,852 | 118 | 6.37% |
| Other | 600 | 85 | 14.17% |
7.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.78%
Male Poverty Rate
6.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fishkill town is Asian, with 15.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fishkill town is Hispanic, with 4.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.67% |
| High School | 7.52% |
| Some College | 6.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.88% |
| Male Employed | 2.44% |
| Female Employed | 1.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,500 | $153,334 |
| Households | $97,056 | $121,946 |
| Married Families | $139,852 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,866 | $81,233 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
868
Number of Veterans
811
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 322 |
| First Gulf War | 253 |
| Second Gulf War | 133 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 264 |
| 65 to 74 | 221 |
| 35 to 54 | 196 |
| 55 to 64 | 136 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 747 | 5.31% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 3.97% |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 5.28% |
| Other Race | 37 | 4.18% |
| Black | 12 | 0.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
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
75.48%
Born in Fishkill town
89.85%
Native Born
10.15%
Foreign Born
3.56%
Non Citizen
6.6%
Naturalized
89.85% of Fishkill town residents were born in the United States, with 75.48% having been born in New York. 3.56% 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 | 21,870 | -99 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 21,969 | -99 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 22,068 | -99 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 22,167 | -99 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 22,266 | -99 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 22,365 | -99 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 22,464 | -99 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 22,563 | -873 | -3.73% |
| 2021 | 23,436 | 252 | 1.09% |
| 2020 | 23,184 | -886 | -3.68% |
| 2019 | 24,070 | -48 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 24,118 | -24 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 24,142 | 8 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 24,134 | -72 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 24,206 | 32 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 24,174 | -33 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 24,207 | 85 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 24,122 | 28 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 24,094 | 280 | 1.18% |
| 2010 | 23,814 | 0 | 0% |