Poughkeepsie, NY

Census Place

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2024 Population

31,958

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

38.1

0.528% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

17.6%

2.36% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$60,741

1.15% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$283,700

9.45% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

15,725

2.28% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Poughkeepsie, 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.

87.1% of the residents in Poughkeepsie, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Poughkeepsie, NY are Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute-Poughkeepsie (173 degrees awarded in 2017).

In 2024, the median property value in Poughkeepsie, NY was $283,700, and the homeownership rate was 38.8%.

Most people in Poughkeepsie, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Poughkeepsie, NY was 1 car per household.

About the photo: Mid-Hudson Bridge, Poughkeepsie, NY

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Population & Diversity

Poughkeepsie, NY is home to a population of 32k people, from which 87.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 22.5% of Poughkeepsie, NY residents were born outside of the country (7.2k people).

In 2024, there were 1.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.5k people) in Poughkeepsie, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.58k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.71k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.1%

2024 Citizenship

87.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 87.1% of Poughkeepsie, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Poughkeepsie, NY was 87.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Poughkeepsie, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Poughkeepsie, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.5k ± 1k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.58k ± 1.09k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
2.71k ± 636

27.5%

Hispanic Population

8.78k people

27.5% of the people in Poughkeepsie, NY are hispanic (8.78k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Poughkeepsie, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
492,198 ± 17,010 people
China
414,597 ± 15,642 people
Jamaica
229,554 ± 11,695 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 492,198 New York residents, followed by China with 414,597 and Jamaica with 229,554.

Foreign-Born Population

22.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

7.2k people

21.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.84k people

As of 2024, 22.5% of Poughkeepsie, NY residents (7.2k 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 Poughkeepsie, NY was 21.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Poughkeepsie, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
375 ± 147
Gulf War (2001-)
152 ± 119
Gulf War (1990s)
63 ± 60

Poughkeepsie, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.47 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Health

91% of the population of Poughkeepsie, NY has health coverage, with 34.9% on employee plans, 32.8% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 0.705% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 26.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.03%

Uninsured

34.9%

Employer Coverage

32.8%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

0.705%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Poughkeepsie, NY declined by 5.83% from 9.59% to 9.03%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Poughkeepsie, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Poughkeepsie, NY employs 15.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Poughkeepsie, NY were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,330 people), Retail Trade (2,103 people), and Educational Services (1,728 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($100,060), Finance & Insurance ($90,233), and Utilities ($83,618).

Employment

Occupations

15.7k

2024 Value

± 1,167

2.28%

1 Year growth

± 10.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Poughkeepsie, NY grew at a rate of 2.28%, from 15.4k employees to 15.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Poughkeepsie, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,969 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,525 people), and Management Occupations (1,391 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Poughkeepsie, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (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

15.7k

2024 Value

± 1,167

2.28%

1 Year growth

± 10.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Poughkeepsie, NY grew at a rate of 2.28%, from 15.4k employees to 15.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Poughkeepsie, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,330 people), Retail Trade (2,103 people), and Educational Services (1,728 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Poughkeepsie, NY, though some of these residents may live in Poughkeepsie, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,831

Median earning men ± $5,043

$36,904

Median earning women ± $3,363

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($134,336), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,066), and Wholesale Trade ($74,493).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($98,684), Public Administration ($77,719), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,224).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% 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 19.7%.

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

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 Poughkeepsie, 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 2017, universities in Poughkeepsie, NY awarded 173 degrees. The student population of Poughkeepsie, NY in 2017 is skewed towards women, with 43 male students and 70 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Poughkeepsie, NY are White (74 and 42.8%), Black or African American (54 and 31.2%), Hispanic or Latino (30 and 17.3%), and Two or More Races (13 and 7.51%).

The largest universities in Poughkeepsie, NY by number of degrees awarded are Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute-Poughkeepsie (173 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Poughkeepsie, NY are Medical Assistant (67 and 38.7%), HVAC Maintenance (29 and 16.8%), and General Cosmetology (21 and 12.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2017 there were 113 students enrolled in Poughkeepsie, NY, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 113 records, of which 61.9% were women and 38.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
67 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
29 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
21 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Poughkeepsie, NY was Medical Assistant with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Poughkeepsie, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute-Poughkeepsie

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

173 degrees awarded

In 2017, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute-Poughkeepsie with 173 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2017, 58 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Poughkeepsie, NY, which is 0.504 times less than the 115 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2017, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 74 degrees mean that there were 1.37 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 54 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Poughkeepsie, NY was $283,700 in 2024, which is 0.853 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $259,200 to $283,700, a 9.45% increase. The homeownership rate in Poughkeepsie, NY is 38.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Poughkeepsie, NY have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Poughkeepsie, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$283,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$14,849

$5,291

Median Property Taxes

±$541

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 Poughkeepsie, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Poughkeepsie, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

38.8%

Homeownership

2024

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 38.8% of the housing units in Poughkeepsie, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 39.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Poughkeepsie, 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.

$60,741

Median Household Income

± $5,784

13.7k

Number of Households

± 1,008

In 2024, the median household income of the 13.7k households in Poughkeepsie, NY grew to $60,741 from the previous year's value of $60,050.

The following chart displays the households in Poughkeepsie, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Poughkeepsie, NY is from New York.

0.492

2024 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2023 Wage GINI in New York

In 2024, the income inequality in New York was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.301% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (63.5%)
Carpooled (12.3%)
Worked At Home (8.95%)

In 2024, 63.5% of workers in Poughkeepsie, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.3%) and those who worked at home (8.95%).

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

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Poughkeepsie, NY have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.27% of the workforce in Poughkeepsie, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Poughkeepsie, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Poughkeepsie, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Poughkeepsie, NY have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Poughkeepsie, NY (5.5k out of 31.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Poughkeepsie, NY is Black, followed by Hispanic and White.

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.