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Poughkeepsie City School District
Poughkeepsie City School District is a unified school district in New York with a community population of 31,958. The median household income is $60,741 and the median age is 38.1.
31,958
Population
6212
People / sq mi
$60,741
Median Income
38.1
Median Age
Poughkeepsie City School District covers 5 sq mi of land at 6211.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 26.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$60,741
Median Household Income
$44,215
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$283,700
Median Home Value
$1,400
Median Rent
38.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.8%
High School+
31.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Poughkeepsie City School District serves a community with a population of 31,958 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New York.
The median household income in Poughkeepsie City School District is $60,741, with a per capita income of $44,215. The poverty rate is 14.8%.
Poughkeepsie City School District is 36.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 26.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Poughkeepsie City School District, 87.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Poughkeepsie City School District is $283,700, with a median rent of $1,400. The homeownership rate is 38.8%.
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Data for Poughkeepsie City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3623760).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.