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Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, city, in Dutchess County, New York. Poughkeepsie had 32,499 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 31,577 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 31,958 (±37). GEOID 3659641.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
32,499
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 31,577 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,958 ±37
Median household income
$60,741
±$5,784 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$283,700
±$14,849 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,400
±$100 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Poughkeepsie and what county is it in?
Poughkeepsie is a city in Dutchess County, New York. It covers 5.1 square miles of land, 6,137 residents per square mile in 2020.
Poughkeepsie is in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Poughkeepsie, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 32,499 people lived in Poughkeepsie on July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 31,577 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 31,958 (±37).
| Measure | Poughkeepsie | Dutchess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,958 ±37 | 298,220 | +1,577 |
| Households | 13,650 ±602 | 116,275 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.10 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,290 ±576 | 123,169 | no clear change |
Poughkeepsie's population since 2000
From 29,871 in 2000 to 32,499 in 2025: up 8.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Poughkeepsie as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Poughkeepsie?
The median resident of Poughkeepsie is 38.1 years old; 18.5% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 32.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 30.0%. 22.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Poughkeepsie | Dutchess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 ±2.4 | 42.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.5% ±2.0 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.4% ±1.5 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±2.5 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.5% ±3.3 pts | 15.4% | +11.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 32.8% ±3.1 pts | 66.1% | −8.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 30.0% ±3.4 pts | 9.2% | −5.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.8 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±1.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.5% ±3.5 pts | 11.7% | +5.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.1% ±3.2 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 18.7% ±2.1 pts | 13.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0% ±2.3 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.8% ±2.4 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.9% ±3.5 pts | 41.6% | +8.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.5% ±2.2 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.2% ±2.0 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Poughkeepsie earn?
Half of Poughkeepsie's 13,650 households earn less than $60,741 a year (±$5,784), against $99,478 in Dutchess County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $53,897 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Poughkeepsie | Dutchess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,741 ±$5,784 | $99,478 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $98,549 ±$23,452 | $134,011 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,215 ±$10,421 | $53,683 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.6% ±3.7 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.5% ±7.8 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.8% ±2.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% ±1.3 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9% ±1.9 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Poughkeepsie?
Owners occupy 38.8% of Poughkeepsie's occupied homes and renters 61.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $283,700 by its owner (±$14,849). The median renter pays $1,400 a month including utilities, and 51.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Poughkeepsie | Dutchess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $283,700 ±$14,849 | $400,600 | +$41,499 |
| Median gross rent | $1,400 ±$100 | $1,582 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.7% ±5.4 pts | 43.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,156 ±$105 | $2,597 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 38.8% ±3.1 pts | 69.2% | +4.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 61.2% ±3.1 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 14,290 ±576 | 123,169 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7% ±2.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 27.0% ±2.8 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7% ±1.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 40.9% ±3.4 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.3% ±3.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Poughkeepsie building?
Builders took permits for 66 new housing units in Poughkeepsie in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 2.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Poughkeepsie work and get to work?
63.5% of Poughkeepsie's workers drive alone and 9.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.8%.
| Measure | Poughkeepsie | Dutchess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.2% ±2.8 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.8% ±2.4 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.5% ±4.6 pts | 69.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.3% ±3.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 6.0% ±2.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Walked | 5.8% ±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.0% ±2.3 pts | 15.3% | +6.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.8 min ±2.0 | 31.2 min | −2.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Poughkeepsie?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Poughkeepsie (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $39,097 (Tract 2201.01) to $115,052 (Tract 2210.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2203Dutchess County | 4,854 | $40,060 |
| Tract 2202.01Dutchess County | 4,572 | $73,523 |
| Tract 2209.01Dutchess County | 4,352 | $60,500 |
| Tract 2211Dutchess County | 4,137 | $62,646 |
| Tract 2210.01Dutchess County | 3,699 | $115,052 |
| Tract 2201.01Dutchess County | 3,687 | $39,097 |
| Tract 2208.01Dutchess County | 3,316 | $62,119 |
| Tract 2207Dutchess County | 2,187 | $68,476 |
| Tract 2201.02Dutchess County | 1,154 | $48,449 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Poughkeepsie) · Census block assignment files
How does Poughkeepsie compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Poughkeepsie is the 1,269th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 22nd-most populous of 594 in New York.
Poughkeepsie ranks 1,373rd of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 22nd | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 107th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 100th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,373rd | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 777th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 667th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 503rd | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 235th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 834th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,345th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,605th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 1,013th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,010th | 1,652 |
Poughkeepsie's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Poughkeepsie with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Poughkeepsie?
6 of the 57 figures for Poughkeepsie on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Poughkeepsie are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Poughkeepsie.