Town · New York
Town of Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie (town), town, in Dutchess County, New York. Poughkeepsie (town) had 45,986 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 45,471 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 45,636 (±57). GEOID 3602759652.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
45,986
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 45,471 · ACS 2020-2024: 45,636 ±57
Median household income
$97,724
±$6,137 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$354,900
±$10,856 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,677
±$69 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Poughkeepsie (town) and what county is it in?
Poughkeepsie (town) is a town in Dutchess County, New York. It covers 28.5 square miles of land, 1,593 residents per square mile in 2020.
9 places lie inside the Town of Poughkeepsie, the largest Fairview (Dutchess County) (CDP, 5,475 residents in 2020); 1 place lies partly in it.
- Fairview (Dutchess County) CDP, 5,475 in 2020
- Spackenkill CDP, 4,223 in 2020
- Red Oaks Mill CDP, 3,810 in 2020
- Arlington CDP, 3,010 in 2020
- Marist College CDP, 2,894 in 2020
- Crown Heights CDP, 2,872 in 2020
- Vassar College CDP, 2,472 in 2020
- MacDonnell Heights CDP, 1,291 in 2020
- New Hamburg CDP, 842 in 2020
- Wappingers Falls village, partly in the town
Poughkeepsie (town) 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 (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 45,986 people lived in Poughkeepsie (town) on July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 45,471 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 45,636 (±57).
| Measure | Poughkeepsie (town) | Dutchess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 45,636±57 | 298,220 | +1,459 |
| Households | 16,940±468 | 116,275 | +1,576 |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.06 | 2.40 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 17,319±473 | 123,169 | +762 |
Poughkeepsie (town)'s population since 2000
From 42,777 in 2000 to 45,986 in 2025: up 7.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Poughkeepsie (town) 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 (town)?
The median resident of Poughkeepsie (town) is 37.7 years old; 15.9% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.2%. 13.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Poughkeepsie (town) | Dutchess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7±1.6 | 42.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.9%±1.0 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9%±1.1 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 49.4%±1.5 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.2%±1.4 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.0%±2.4 pts | 66.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.0%±1.5 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.4%±1.0 pts | 3.4% | +1.4 pts |
| 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 | 5.4%±1.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.0%±1.6 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.6%±2.0 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6%±0.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1%±1.3 pts | 13.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1%±0.6 pts | 3.9% | −1.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0%±1.4 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.2%±2.7 pts | 41.6% | +6.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.2%±1.9 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.6%±2.1 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5%±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 (town) earn?
Half of Poughkeepsie (town)'s 16,940 households earn less than $97,724 a year (±$6,137), against $99,478 in Dutchess County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $106,126 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Poughkeepsie (town) | Dutchess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,724±$6,137 | $99,478 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $121,784±$6,504 | $134,011 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,356±$2,880 | $53,683 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2%±1.5 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.2%±1.3 pts | 7.2% | −5.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.2%±1.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.4%±1.9 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1%±2.4 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 (town)?
Owners occupy 65.9% of Poughkeepsie (town)'s occupied homes and renters 34.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $354,900 by its owner (±$10,856). The median renter pays $1,677 a month including utilities, and 44.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Poughkeepsie (town) | Dutchess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $354,900±$10,856 | $400,600 | +$49,442 |
| Median gross rent | $1,677±$69 | $1,582 | +$164 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.7%±6.8 pts | 43.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,453±$108 | $2,597 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.9%±2.6 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.1%±2.6 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 17,319±473 | 123,169 | +762 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.2%±2.6 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8%±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.3%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.0%±2.6 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4%±1.5 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 (town) building?
Builders took permits for 35 new housing units in Poughkeepsie (town) in 2025 (31 in single-family houses), 0.8 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 (town) work and get to work?
63.8% of Poughkeepsie (town)'s workers drive alone and 18.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Poughkeepsie (town) | Dutchess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.5%±2.1 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±1.4 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.8%±3.1 pts | 69.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5%±1.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.7%±0.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Walked | 6.2%±1.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.6%±2.8 pts | 15.3% | +11.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min±2.0 | 31.2 min | no clear change |
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 (town)?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Poughkeepsie (town), and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $64,515 (Tract 1401.01) to $150,785 (Tract 1407).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1401.01Dutchess County | 7,329 | $64,515 |
| Tract 1407Dutchess County | 6,373 | $150,785 |
| Tract 1402.02Dutchess County | 5,327 | $98,947 |
| Tract 1404Dutchess County | 5,193 | $142,602 |
| Tract 4100Dutchess County | 4,201 | $86,856 |
| Tract 1403.02Dutchess County | 3,307 | $78,633 |
| Tract 1403.01Dutchess County | 3,268 | $66,316 |
| Tract 1406.02Dutchess County | 2,718 | $109,848 |
| Tract 1408.01Dutchess County | 2,525 | $106,205 |
| Tract 1405Dutchess County | 2,502 | $73,875 |
| Tract 1402.01Dutchess County | 2,290 | $74,545 |
| Tract 3000Dutchess County | 5,761 | $65,040 |
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 (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does Poughkeepsie (town) compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Poughkeepsie (town) is the 181st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 25th-most populous of 924 in New York.
Poughkeepsie (town) ranks 545th 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 | 25th | 924 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 230th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 526th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 545th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 612th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 523rd | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 387th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 810th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 445th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,381st | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,282nd | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 263rd | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 756th | 1,652 |
Poughkeepsie (town)'s figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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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 (town)?
4 of the 57 figures for Poughkeepsie (town) 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
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