Poughkeepsie, NYPublished Date: December 23, 2024Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County, New York and has a population of 31,717. The poverty rate in Poughkeepsie is 18.3% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Poughkeepsie is 7.3% while the Dutchess County unemployment rate is 5%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 47% |
| Female | | 53% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Poughkeepsie | | 37.8 |
| Dutchess | | 42.9 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Poughkeepsie | | $53,875 |
| Dutchess | | $94,578 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Poughkeepsie | | $245,685 |
| Dutchess | | $347,285 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Poughkeepsie | | $1,291 |
| Dutchess | | $1,425 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Poughkeepsie | | 18.3% |
| Dutchess | | 8.6% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 44.7%
▩ Black or African American 33.9%
▩ Asian 1.5%
▩ Native 0.5%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 6.5%
▩ Hispanic 21.2%
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