State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
5,962.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.25%
Growth Since 2010
-6.31%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Poughkeepsie is a city located in Dutchess County New York. With a 2020 population of 30,669, it is the 23rd largest city in New York and the 1269th largest city in the United States . Poughkeepsie is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually but its population has decreased by -6.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,736 in 2010. Poughkeepsie reached it's highest population of 41,023 in 1950. Spanning over 6 miles, Poughkeepsie has a population density of 5,963 people per square mile.
The average household income in Poughkeepsie is $63,046 with a poverty rate of 19.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,113 per month, and the median house value is $196,800. The median age in Poughkeepsie is 37.8 years, 37.2 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Poughkeepsie was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,259 | 46.93% |
| Black or African American | 11,172 | 36.77% |
| Two or More Races | 2,498 | 8.22% |
| Some Other Race | 1,970 | 6.48% |
| Asian | 290 | 0.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 177 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.05% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,891 | 2.28 | 34.7 |
| Non Family | 6,159 | 1.26 | 29.4 |
| Married | 3,371 | 3.11 | 56.5 |
| Female | 2,671 | 3.43 | 18.7 |
| Male | 690 | 2.93 | 36.5 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,304 | 6.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,238 | 10.52% |
| High School Graduate | 6,000 | 28.19% |
| Some College | 4,812 | 22.61% |
| Associates Degree | 1,998 | 9.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,936 | 13.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,993 | 9.37% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,795 | 8,779 | 3,472 |
| Black | 7,407 | 6,109 | 1,052 |
| Hispanic | 3,146 | 2,022 | 259 |
| Other Race | 1,318 | 832 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 1,046 | 980 | 114 |
| Asian | 196 | 126 | 78 |
| Native American | 137 | 77 | |
| Islander | 15 | 15 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 66.67%.
$33,217
Average Earnings
$33,908
Average Male
$32,595
Average Female
81.42% of Poughkeepsie residents speak only English, while 18.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.11% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,953 | 2,700 | 24.65% |
| White | 11,991 | 1,531 | 12.77% |
| Hispanic | 4,879 | 926 | 18.98% |
| Multiple | 2,441 | 616 | 25.24% |
| Other | 1,896 | 397 | 20.94% |
| Asian | 290 | 109 | 37.59% |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 100.00% |
| Native | 156 | 7 | 4.49% |
19.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.88%
Male Poverty Rate
19.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Poughkeepsie is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Poughkeepsie is Native, with 4.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.95%.
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
29.7%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 770 | 6.19% |
| Black | 432 | 5.01% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 0.70% |
| Native American | 22 | 13.33% |
4.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
82.55%
Native Born
17.45%
Foreign Born
8.20%
Non Citizen
9.26%
Naturalized
82.55% of Poughkeepsie residents were born in the United States, with 67.32% having been born in New York. 8.20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,669 | 77 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 30,592 | 77 | 0.25% |
| 2019 | 30,515 | 77 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 30,438 | 25 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 30,413 | 284 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 30,129 | -188 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 30,317 | -55 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 30,372 | -107 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 30,479 | -150 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 30,629 | -170 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 30,799 | -33 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 30,832 | 961 | 0.32% |
| 2000 | 29,871 | 1,027 | 0.35% |
| 1990 | 28,844 | -913 | -0.31% |
| 1980 | 29,757 | -2,272 | -0.73% |
| 1970 | 32,029 | -6,301 | -1.78% |
| 1960 | 38,330 | -2,693 | -0.68% |
| 1950 | 41,023 | 545 | 0.13% |
| 1940 | 40,478 | 190 | 0.05% |
| 1930 | 40,288 | 5,288 | 1.42% |
| 1920 | 35,000 | 7,064 | 2.28% |
| 1910 | 27,936 | 3,907 | 1.52% |
| 1900 | 24,029 | 1,823 | 0.79% |
| 1890 | 22,206 | 1,999 | 0.95% |
| 1880 | 20,207 | 127 | 0.06% |
| 1870 | 20,080 | 5,354 | 3.15% |
| 1860 | 14,726 | 3,215 | 2.49% |
| 1850 | 11,511 | 0.00% |