Poughkeepsie, New York Population 2022
Poughkeepsie is a city located in Dutchess County New York. Poughkeepsie has a 2020 population of 30,746. Poughkeepsie is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually but its population has decreased by -0.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,832 in 2010.
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.
Poughkeepsie Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Poughkeepsiewas:
- White: 46.93%
- Black or African American: 36.77%
- Two or more races: 8.22%
- Other race: 6.48%
- Asian: 0.95%
- Native American: 0.58%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
Population by Race
| 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% |
Poughkeepsie Population Pyramid $2022
| 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% |
Poughkeepsie Educational Attainment by Race
| 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
Poughkeepsie Language by Age
Poughkeepsie Language
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.
Poughkeepsie Poverty by Race
| 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 | 397 | NaN% | |
| 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
Poverty in Poughkeepsie
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 Other, with NaN% 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%.
Poughkeepsie Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
29.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Poughkeepsie Married by Age and Sex
Poughkeepsie Marriage
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.
Poughkeepsie Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 770 | 6.19% |
| Black | 432 | 5.01% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 0.70% |
| Native American | 22 | 13.33% |
Poughkeepsie Veterans by Education
4.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
9.4%
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
67.32%
Born in Poughkeepsie
82.55%
Native Born
17.45%
Foreign Born
8.20%
Non Citizen
9.26%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30,746 | 77 | 0.25% |
| 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% |