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Population Review

Poughkeepsie city, NY — Population & Demographics

Poughkeepsie city, NY has a population of 31,778. The median household income is $60,050 and the median age is 37.9.

31,778

Population

$60,050

Median Income

$259,200

Median Home Value

37.9

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White38.1%
Black or African American32.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$60,050

Median Household Income

$43,459

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$259,200

Median Home Value

$1,370

Median Rent

39.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.3%

High School+

31.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

6.4%

Drive Alone

8.3%

Work From Home

21.9 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Poughkeepsie city, NY has a population of 31,778 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Poughkeepsie city, NY is $60,050, with 15.8% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Poughkeepsie city, NY is $259,200, with median rent at $1,370.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.