Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY

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2024 Population

116,800

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

8.31%

3.47% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$103,987

1.29% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$398,300

8.03% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

52,998

1.44% 1-year decline

About

12.2% of the households in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY are Culinary Institute of America (1,071 degrees awarded in 2024), Bard College (829 degrees), and Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (46 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY was $398,300, and the homeownership rate was 77.5%.

Most people in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY borders Northwest Hills PUMA, CT, Western North PUMA, CT, Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA, Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY, Ulster County (East) PUMA, NY, Dutchess County (Southwest)--Fishkill & Wappinger town PUMA, NY, and Putnam County & Southern Dutchess County PUMA, NY.

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Population & Diversity

Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 117k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.2% of Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (9.58k people).

In 2024, there were 14.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (88.2k people) in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.12k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.85k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY are Spanish (7,540 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (732 households), and Italian (651 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,767

Women

50.3%

58,108

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 116,875 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY.

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Citizenship

96.6%

2024 Citizenship

96.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.6% of Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.2k ± 1.38k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.12k ± 704
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
4.85k ± 661

11.8%

Hispanic Population

13.8k people

11.8% of the people in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY are hispanic (13.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
936 ± 748 people
Dominican Republic
665 ± 631 people
Jamaica
534 ± 566 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY was Mexico, the natal country of 936 Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 665 and Jamaica with 534.

Foreign-Born Population

8.2%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

9.58k people

8.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.89k people

As of 2024, 8.2% of Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY residents (9.58k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY was 8.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,540 households (6.77%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
732 households (0.657%)
Italian
651 households (0.584%)

12.2% of the households in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 6.77% of the households in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,794 ± 275
Gulf War (2001-)
809 ± 176
Gulf War (1990s)
609 ± 159

Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY.

Health

96.6% of the population of Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 53.3% on employee plans, 13.1% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 0.633% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1,209 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,209 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 195 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

1,209 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,209 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,209 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Connecticut in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.4%

Uninsured

53.3%

Employer Coverage

13.1%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

0.633%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY declined by 17% from 4.09% to 3.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY employs 53k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY were Elementary & secondary schools (4,901 people), Construction (3,222 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,880 people), and the highest paying industries were Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events, agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures ($282,271), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($261,012), and Legal services ($222,955).

Males in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $81,831. The income inequality in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,374

Women

47.9%

27,624

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY in 2024 was 52,998 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

53k

2024 Value

−1.44%

1 Year decline

± −1.44%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −1.44%, from 53.8k employees to 53k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY, are Other managers (1,614 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,407 people), and Registered nurses (1,253 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

53k

2024 Value

−1.44%

1 Year decline

± −1.44%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −1.44%, from 53.8k employees to 53k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,901 people), Construction (3,222 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,880 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$68,657

Median earning men ± $3,194

$48,570

Median earning women ± $2,014

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($114,770), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($111,771), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($98,147).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,063), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,821), and Manufacturing ($58,415).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.67M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.565%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY awarded 1,946 degrees. The student population of Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,792 male students and 3,349 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY are White (851 and 51.8%), Hispanic or Latino (309 and 18.8%), Black or African American (205 and 12.5%), and Asian (128 and 7.79%).

The largest universities in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Culinary Institute of America (1,071 and 55%), Bard College (829 and 42.6%), and Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (46 and 2.36%).

The most popular majors in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY are Culinary Arts & Chef Training (444 and 22.8%), Restaurant & Food Services Management (259 and 13.3%), and Baking & Pastry Arts (228 and 11.7%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $51,257.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 61.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 6,141 (45.5% men and 54.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 6,141 students enrolled in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY, 45.5% men and 54.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,746 records, of which 55.1% were women and 44.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Restaurant & Food Services Management
208 degrees awarded
General Social Sciences
135 degrees awarded
General Fine Studio Arts
132 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY was Restaurant & Food Services Management with 208 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Culinary Institute of America
1,071 degrees awarded
Bard College
829 degrees awarded
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
46 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Culinary Institute of America with 1,071 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 870 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY, which is 0.809 times less than the 1,076 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 851 degrees mean that there were 2.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 309 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($51,257) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,296) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($975) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.866% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (25.9k), Bachelors Degree (20.2k), and Some college (17.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY was $398,300 in 2024, which is 1.2 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $368,700 to $398,300, a 8.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY is 77.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 31.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$398,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,423

$34,978

Median Property Taxes

±$1,166

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.5%

Homeownership

2024

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 77.5% of the housing units in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$103,987

Median Household Income

± $5,183

45.1k

Number of Households

± 1,508

In 2024, the median household income of the 45.1k households in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY declined from $103,987 from the previous year's value of $105,351.

The following chart displays the households in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.48

2024 Wage GINI in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY

0.473

2023 Wage GINI in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY

In 2024, the income inequality in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.58% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (69.9%)
Worked At Home (15.9%)
Carpooled (6.3%)

In 2024, 69.9% of workers in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.9%) and those who carpooled to work (6.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (31.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.25% of the workforce in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.31% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY (9.23k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.