Poughkeepsie, NY Demographics
What is the population of Poughkeepsie?
There are 31,717 residents in Poughkeepsie, with a median age of 37.8. Of this, 47.02% are males and 52.98% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.47% of the resident pool in Poughkeepsie, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.19%. Additionally, 8.34% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 27,727 people in Poughkeepsie currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 31,717 | 0.8% |
| Male Population | 14,912 | -1.5% |
| Female Population | 16,805 | 2.9% |
Male Population 47.02%
Female Population 52.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.8 | -3.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 25,840 | 1.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,232 | -4.1% |
| Not Citizen | 2,645 | -4.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 81.47%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.19%
Not Citizen 8.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 172 | 19.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,829 | -13.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,418 | -2.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 291 | -45.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 27,727 | 2.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.55%
Moved from Same County 5.82%
Moved from Same State 4.51%
Moved from Different State 0.93%
Same House as Last Year 88.2%
What are the employment statistics in Poughkeepsie?
White-collar workers make up 87.16% of the working population in Poughkeepsie, while blue-collar employees account for 12.84%. There are also 979 entrepreneurs in Poughkeepsie (6.54% of the workforce); 9,476 workers employed in private companies (63.27%); and 2,188 people working in governmental institutions (14.61%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 13,055 | 3.3% |
| Blue Collar | 1,923 | -18.8% |
White Collar 87.16%
Blue Collar 12.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 979 | -6.7% |
| Private Companies | 9,476 | 0.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,188 | 6.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,335 | -5.6% |
Self Employees 6.54%
Private Companies 63.27%
Governmental Workers 14.61%
Not for Profit Companies 15.59%
How many households are there in Poughkeepsie?
There are a total of 13,591 households in Poughkeepsie, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 49.37% of these Poughkeepsie households, while non-family units account for the remaining 50.63%. Additionally, 26.86% of households have children and 73.14% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 13,591 | -1.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 6,710 | 2.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 6,881 | -4.9% |
Family Households 49.37%
Non-Family Households 50.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,651 | 6.0% |
| Households without Children | 9,940 | -4.2% |
Households with Children 26.86%
Households without Children 73.14%
What are the median and average incomes in Poughkeepsie?
The average annual household income in Poughkeepsie is $92,652, while the median household income sits at $53,875 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $56,441, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $58,813. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $21,813 and $49,063, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $92,652 | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income | $53,875 | 10.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 25,118 | 1.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Poughkeepsie?
There are 14,537 housing units in Poughkeepsie, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1949. Of the 13,591 occupied housing units in Poughkeepsie, 37.44% are owner-occupied, while 62.56% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.47% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $248,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,364 per month in Poughkeepsie.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 14,537 | -2.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1949 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 6,123 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,235 | -4.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,218 | -31.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,441 | 17.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,904 | -8.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 920 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 675 | 18.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 303 | -3.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 668 | 2.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 50 | 31.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,591 | -1.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,089 | -0.6% |
| Renter Occupied | $8,502 | -2.2% |
Owner Occupied 37.44%
Renter Occupied 62.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,179 | -1.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,910 | 0.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $248,200 | 17.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $241,500 | 9.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,364 | 8.2% |
With Mortgage 62.47%
Without Mortgage 37.53%
What is the level of education in Poughkeepsie?
Approximately 40.22% of the population in Poughkeepsie holds a high school degree (that's 10,268 residents), while 17.83% have attained a college certificate (5,883 locals) and 17.13% have a bachelor's degree (4,372 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 829 | -21.0% |
| Some High School | 10,268 | -0.5% |
| Some College | 5,883 | -8.3% |
| Associate Degree | 2,124 | -3.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,372 | 5.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,384 | 15.1% |
No High School 3.25%
Some High School 40.22%
Some College 17.83%
Associate Degree 8.32%
Bachelor's Degree 17.13%
Graduate Degree 13.26%
What is the marital status of Poughkeepsie residents?
A total of 11,747 people in Poughkeepsie have never been married (which represents 44.51% of the total population), while 9,137 of them are wedded (34.62%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 583 (2.21%) and 3,969 (15.04%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 11,747 | -2.6% |
| Married | 9,137 | 0.0% |
| Separated | 583 | -17.7% |
| Widowed | 1,540 | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3,969 | 3,969.0% |
Never Married 44.51%
Married 34.62%
Separated 2.21%
Widowed 5.83%
Divorced 15.04%
What are the most common means of transportation in Poughkeepsie?
The top three means of transportation people in Poughkeepsie use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 11,128 residents commute by car, 832 prefer going to work by walking and 514 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 11,128 | -1.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 457 | -22.3% |
| Railroad | 514 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 82 | -18.8% |
| TaxiCab | 268 | 54.9% |
| Walk | 832 | 5.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Poughkeepsie by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.