Dutchess County's estimated 2025 population is 296,232 with a growth rate of -0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dutchess County is the 15th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 297,721 and has seen a growth of -0.5% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Dutchess County includes 70.84% White, 9.89% Black or African American, 5.51% other race, 3.43% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 210,504 | 70.84% |
| Black or African American | 29,383 | 9.89% |
| Two or more races | 29,032 | 9.77% |
| Other race | 16,375 | 5.51% |
| Asian | 10,202 | 3.43% |
| Native American | 1,509 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 139 | 0.05% |
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Dutchess County's average per capita income is $60,097. Household income levels show a median of $97,273. The poverty rate stands at 8.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $137,524 | $170,870 |
| Families | $122,611 | $153,435 |
| Households | $97,273 | $130,755 |
| Non Families | $56,175 | $85,151 |
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