Poughkeepsie, NY

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31,717
TOTAL POPULATION
14,912
MALE POPULATION
16,805
FEMALE POPULATION
88.74
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.69
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,582
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,023
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,875
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.57
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
16,252
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Poughkeepsie

The most populous races in Poughkeepsie are White / Caucasian (14,175 | 44.7%), Black / African American (10,747 | 33.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (6,721 | 21.2%).
Race in Poughkeepsie
Race# Population% Population
Asian4771.5%
Black / African American10,74733.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino6,72121.2%
Native / Alaskan1670.5%
White / Caucasian14,17544.7%
Two or more Races4,07912.9%
Some other Race2,0726.5%
Total31,717100.0%

Ancestry in Poughkeepsie

The most populous ancestries reported in Poughkeepsie are Italian (3,671 | 11.6%), Irish (3,019 | 9.5%), Mexican (2,597 | 8.2%), German (2,583 | 8.1%), and Puerto Rican (1,981 | 6.2%), together accounting for 43.7% of all Poughkeepsie residents.
Ancestry in Poughkeepsie
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1150.4%
American1,0963.5%
Arab1120.4%
Argentinean690.2%
Armenian60.0%
Austrian580.2%
Barbadian560.2%
Basque250.1%
Belizean270.1%
Bhutanese160.1%
Blackfeet180.1%
Brazilian920.3%
British1230.4%
British West Indian3391.1%
Bulgarian90.0%
Burmese2480.8%
Canadian210.1%
Central American5721.8%
Central American Indian2430.8%
Cherokee2160.7%
Colombian1190.4%
Costa Rican210.1%
Cuban640.2%
Czech260.1%
Czechoslovakian230.1%
Danish740.2%
Dominican7892.5%
Dutch5651.8%
Eastern European980.3%
Ecuadorian200.1%
Egyptian160.1%
English1,3894.4%
Estonian290.1%
European3281.0%
French4101.3%
French American Indian130.0%
French Canadian950.3%
German2,5838.1%
Greek1950.6%
Guatemalan2580.8%
Guyanese2020.6%
Haitian1750.5%
Honduran320.1%
Hungarian2170.7%
Icelander120.0%
Indian (Asian)2370.7%
Iranian380.1%
Irish3,0199.5%
Israeli70.0%
Italian3,67111.6%
Jamaican1,9336.1%
Korean1710.5%
Laotian240.1%
Lebanese260.1%
Lithuanian530.2%
Mexican2,5978.2%
Mexican American Indian1420.4%
Moroccan500.2%
Navajo20.0%
Nigerian280.1%
Northern European140.0%
Norwegian740.2%
Pakistani60.0%
Panamanian2610.8%
Paraguayan1120.4%
Peruvian190.1%
Polish9573.0%
Portuguese570.2%
Puerto Rican1,9816.2%
Romanian480.2%
Russian4661.5%
Scandinavian240.1%
Scotch-Irish640.2%
Scottish2380.7%
Sioux190.1%
Slavic80.0%
Slovak780.3%
Slovene50.0%
South African120.0%
South American3731.2%
South American Indian240.1%
Spaniard190.1%
Spanish1790.6%
Sri Lankan680.2%
Subsaharan African1700.5%
Swedish840.3%
Swiss2810.9%
Thai1580.5%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian400.1%
Turkish210.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander2290.7%
Ugandan150.1%
Ukrainian540.2%
Uruguayan340.1%
Welsh480.2%
West Indian2290.7%
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Immigrants in Poughkeepsie

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Poughkeepsie came from Latin America (4,031 | 12.7%), Caribbean (2,083 | 6.6%), Central America (1,630 | 5.1%), Jamaica (1,611 | 5.1%), and Mexico (1,391 | 4.4%), together accounting for 33.9% of all Poughkeepsie residents.
Immigrants in Poughkeepsie
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa870.3%
Armenia60.0%
Asia3431.1%
Bahamas360.1%
Barbados560.2%
Belgium70.0%
Brazil360.1%
Caribbean2,0836.6%
Central America1,6305.1%
China510.2%
Colombia560.2%
Costa Rica210.1%
Cuba120.0%
Dominican Republic1760.5%
Eastern Africa150.1%
Eastern Asia650.2%
Eastern Europe2270.7%
Europe5441.7%
Germany1280.4%
Greece510.2%
Grenada500.2%
Guatemala1860.6%
Guyana1010.3%
Haiti1080.3%
Honduras320.1%
Hong Kong80.0%
India460.2%
Iran250.1%
Ireland480.2%
Israel130.0%
Italy230.1%
Jamaica1,6115.1%
Japan140.0%
Kazakhstan80.0%
Latin America4,03112.7%
Mexico1,3914.4%
Morocco500.2%
Nigeria100.0%
Northern Africa500.2%
Northern Europe1080.3%
Pakistan250.1%
Peru50.0%
Philippines810.3%
Poland1280.4%
Romania160.1%
Russia380.1%
Scotland100.0%
South Africa120.0%
South America3181.0%
South Central Asia1040.3%
South Eastern Asia1550.5%
Southern Europe740.2%
Thailand60.0%
Trinidad and Tobago140.0%
Uganda150.1%
Ukraine180.1%
Uruguay80.0%
Vietnam680.2%
Western Africa100.0%
Western Asia190.1%
Western Europe1350.4%
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Sex and Age in Poughkeepsie

Sex and Age in Poughkeepsie

The most populous age groups in Poughkeepsie are 25 to 29 Years (1,410 | 9.5%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (1,581 | 9.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Poughkeepsie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years657 (4.4%)1,045 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years998 (6.7%)665 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Years1,362 (9.1%)597 (3.5%)
15 to 19 Years798 (5.3%)783 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Years1,131 (7.6%)1,101 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years1,410 (9.5%)1,465 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Years1,117 (7.5%)1,581 (9.4%)
35 to 39 Years1,040 (7.0%)977 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years943 (6.3%)1,473 (8.8%)
45 to 49 Years928 (6.2%)1,088 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years529 (3.5%)997 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years775 (5.2%)742 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years1,014 (6.8%)996 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years795 (5.3%)1,064 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years521 (3.5%)825 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years295 (2.0%)717 (4.3%)
80 to 84 Years282 (1.9%)293 (1.7%)
85 Years and over317 (2.1%)396 (2.4%)
Total14,912 (100.0%)16,805 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Poughkeepsie

Median Family Size in Poughkeepsie

The median family size in Poughkeepsie is 3.23 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,739 | 40.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.42 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (3,505 | 52.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.07 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Poughkeepsie
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,505 (52.2%)3.07
Single Male/Father466 (6.9%)3.29
Single Female/Mother2,739 (40.8%)3.42
Total Families6,710 (100.0%)3.23

Median Household Size in Poughkeepsie

The median household size in Poughkeepsie is 2.27 persons per household, with single male/father households (466 | 3.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.77 persons per household. non-family households (6,881 | 50.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Poughkeepsie
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,505 (25.8%)3.07
Single Male/Father466 (3.4%)3.77
Single Female/Mother2,739 (20.2%)3.55
Non-family6,881 (50.6%)1.24
Total Households13,591 (100.0%)2.27

Household Size by Marriage Status in Poughkeepsie

Out of a total of 13,591 households in Poughkeepsie, 6,710 (49.4%) are family households, while 6,881 (50.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,810, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,714.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Poughkeepsie
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-5,714 (42.0%)
2-Person Households2,810 (20.7%)931 (6.9%)
3-Person Households1,843 (13.6%)84 (0.6%)
4-Person Households1,186 (8.7%)126 (0.9%)
5-Person Households687 (5.1%)26 (0.2%)
6-Person Households163 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households21 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,710 (49.4%)6,881 (50.6%)

Female Fertility in Poughkeepsie

Fertility by Age in Poughkeepsie

Average fertility rate in Poughkeepsie is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 68.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 65.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Poughkeepsie
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years8 (1.9%)10.0
20 to 34 years282 (65.4%)68.0
35 to 50 years141 (32.7%)36.0
Total431 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Poughkeepsie

59.6% of women with births (431) in Poughkeepsie are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 34.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Poughkeepsie
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years184 (65.2%)98 (34.7%)
35 to 50 years73 (51.8%)68 (48.2%)
Total257 (59.6%)174 (40.4%)

Fertility by Education in Poughkeepsie

Average fertility rate in Poughkeepsie is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 125.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 4.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 45.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Poughkeepsie
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School110 (25.5%)70.0
High School Diploma8 (1.9%)4.0
College or Associate's Degree50 (11.6%)21.0
Bachelor's Degree198 (45.9%)125.0
Graduate Degree65 (15.1%)55.0
Total431 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Poughkeepsie

40.4% of women with births in Poughkeepsie are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 89.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Poughkeepsie
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)110 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree40 (80.0%)10 (20.0%)
Bachelor's Degree178 (89.9%)20 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree39 (60.0%)26 (40.0%)
Total257 (59.6%)174 (40.4%)

Income in Poughkeepsie

Income Overview in Poughkeepsie

Per Capita Income in Poughkeepsie is $41,582, while median incomes of families and households are $70,023 and $53,875 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income31,717$41,582
Median Family Income6,710$70,023
Mean Family Income6,710$95,691
Median Household Income13,591$53,875
Mean Household Income13,591$92,652
Income Deficit6,710$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)31,71721.76%
Wage / Income Gap ($)31,71778.24¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index31,7170.57

Earnings by Sex in Poughkeepsie

Average Earnings in Poughkeepsie are $34,386, $39,291 for men and $30,742 for women, a difference of 21.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Poughkeepsie
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male7,993 (47.8%)$39,291
Female8,723 (52.2%)$30,742
Total16,716 (100.0%)$34,386

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Poughkeepsie

The most common earnings brackets in Poughkeepsie are $100,000+ for men (1,145 | 14.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (884 | 10.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Poughkeepsie
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less389 (4.9%)485 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999241 (3.0%)359 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499338 (4.2%)416 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999216 (2.7%)334 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499236 (2.9%)314 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999138 (1.7%)254 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499387 (4.8%)378 (4.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999153 (1.9%)314 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499334 (4.2%)239 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999217 (2.7%)345 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999627 (7.8%)884 (10.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999382 (4.8%)512 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999370 (4.6%)549 (6.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999233 (2.9%)491 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999539 (6.7%)331 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999554 (6.9%)365 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999614 (7.7%)587 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999200 (2.5%)271 (3.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999680 (8.5%)614 (7.0%)
$100,000+1,145 (14.3%)681 (7.8%)
Total7,993 (100.0%)8,723 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Poughkeepsie

Average earnings in Poughkeepsie are $45,154 for men and $34,334 for women, a difference of 24.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $105,248, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,351. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,911, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,486.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Poughkeepsie
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,351$17,486
High School Diploma$35,891$25,281
College or Associate's Degree$39,679$34,949
Bachelor's Degree$68,561$51,385
Graduate Degree$105,248$70,911
Total$45,154$34,334

Family Income in Poughkeepsie

Family Income Brackets in Poughkeepsie

According to the Poughkeepsie family income data, there are 1,134 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 134 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Poughkeepsie
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005177.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991342.0%
$15,000 to $24,9996119.1%
$25,000 to $34,9996249.3%
$35,000 to $49,99972510.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991,00014.9%
$75,000 to $99,99983212.4%
$100,000 to $149,9991,13416.9%
$150,000 to $199,9994707.0%
$200,000+67110.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Poughkeepsie

6-person families (163 | 2.4%) account for the highest median family income in Poughkeepsie with $158,125 per family, while 2-person families (3,114 | 46.4%) have the highest median income of $30,416 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Poughkeepsie
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,114 (46.4%)$60,833
3-Person Families1,698 (25.3%)$54,600
4-Person Families1,120 (16.7%)$98,544
5-Person Families594 (8.8%)$68,750
6-Person Families163 (2.4%)$158,125
7+ Person Families21 (0.3%)$0
Total6,710 (100.0%)$70,023

Family Income by Number of Earners in Poughkeepsie

The median family income in Poughkeepsie is $70,023, with families comprising 3+ earners (707) having the highest median family income of $120,089, while families with no earners (892) have the lowest median family income of $30,139, accounting for 10.5% and 13.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Poughkeepsie
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners892 (13.3%)$30,139
1 Earner2,779 (41.4%)$49,609
2 Earners2,332 (34.7%)$99,286
3+ Earners707 (10.5%)$120,089
Total6,710 (100.0%)$70,023

Household Income in Poughkeepsie

Household Income Brackets in Poughkeepsie

With 2,310 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Poughkeepsie, accounting for 17.0% of all households. In contrast, only 707 households (5.2%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Poughkeepsie
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,1968.8%
$10,000 to $14,9997205.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991,49511.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991,3189.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,67212.3%
$50,000 to $74,9992,31017.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991,37310.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991,83513.5%
$150,000 to $199,9997075.2%
$200,000+9517.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Poughkeepsie

The median household income in Poughkeepsie is $53,875, with the highest median household income of $58,813 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,437 households (32.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $21,813, with 299 households (2.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Poughkeepsie
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years299 (2.2%)$21,813
25 to 44 Years4,872 (35.8%)$56,441
45 to 64 Years4,437 (32.7%)$58,813
65+ Years3,983 (29.3%)$49,063
Total13,591 (100.0%)$53,875

Poverty in Poughkeepsie

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Poughkeepsie

With 17.5% poverty level for males and 19.0% for females among the residents of Poughkeepsie, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 86 males (47.0%) and 73 females (37.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Poughkeepsie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years282 (42.9%)195 (18.7%)
5 Years86 (47.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years391 (25.5%)147 (24.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)146 (30.8%)
15 Years83 (35.6%)73 (37.1%)
16 and 17 Years4 (3.1%)90 (30.4%)
18 to 24 Years377 (24.9%)457 (33.1%)
25 to 34 Years307 (12.5%)375 (12.4%)
35 to 44 Years160 (8.3%)697 (28.6%)
45 to 54 Years243 (17.1%)167 (8.0%)
55 to 64 Years273 (15.9%)477 (28.0%)
65 to 74 Years167 (13.0%)264 (14.3%)
75 Years and over169 (20.5%)56 (4.5%)
Total2,542 (17.5%)3,144 (19.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Poughkeepsie

According to the poverty statistics in Poughkeepsie, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Poughkeepsie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years375 (57.1%)850 (81.3%)
5 Years97 (53.0%)178 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,143 (74.5%)462 (75.9%)
12 to 14 Years632 (100.0%)328 (69.2%)
15 Years150 (64.4%)124 (62.9%)
16 and 17 Years124 (96.9%)206 (69.6%)
18 to 24 Years1,138 (75.1%)924 (66.9%)
25 to 34 Years2,148 (87.5%)2,658 (87.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,767 (91.7%)1,738 (71.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,176 (82.9%)1,915 (92.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,449 (84.2%)1,227 (72.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,119 (87.0%)1,580 (85.7%)
75 Years and over656 (79.5%)1,196 (95.5%)
Total11,974 (82.5%)13,386 (81.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Poughkeepsie

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Poughkeepsie show that 4.4% or 154 of the total 3,505 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.4%, comprising of 67 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Poughkeepsie
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,006 (95.8%)87 (4.2%)
1 or 2 Children1,171 (94.6%)67 (5.4%)
3 or 4 Children174 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,351 (95.6%)154 (4.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Poughkeepsie

According to the poverty data in Poughkeepsie, 11.6% or 54 single-father households and 31.0% or 850 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 households (19.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 130 households (65.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Poughkeepsie
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children41 (19.4%)146 (18.8%)
1 or 2 Children13 (5.1%)574 (32.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)130 (65.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total54 (11.6%)850 (31.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Poughkeepsie

The poverty data for Poughkeepsie shows that 154 of the married-couple family households (4.4%) and 904 of the single-parent households (28.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 67 households (5.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 130 household (65.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Poughkeepsie
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children87 (4.2%)187 (18.9%)
1 or 2 Children67 (5.4%)587 (29.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)130 (65.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total154 (4.4%)904 (28.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Poughkeepsie

Employment by Class of Employer in Poughkeepsie

Among the 14,751 employed individuals in Poughkeepsie, private company employees (9,320 | 63.2%), not-for-profit organizations (2,307 | 15.6%), and local government employees (1,201 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Poughkeepsie
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees9,32063.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2501.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7094.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,30715.6%
Local Government Employees1,2018.1%
State Government Employees7094.8%
Federal Government Employees2351.6%
Unpaid Family Workers200.1%
Total14,751100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Poughkeepsie

According to the labor force statistics for Poughkeepsie, out of the total population over 16 years of age (25,962), 62.6% or 16,252 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.3% or 1,186 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 90.3% or 2,436 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 37.1% or 127 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Poughkeepsie
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years342 (29.7%)127 (37.1%)
20 to 24 Years1,484 (66.5%)93 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years2,369 (82.4%)320 (13.5%)
30 to 34 Years2,436 (90.3%)175 (7.2%)
35 to 44 Years3,631 (81.9%)236 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years2,625 (74.1%)34 (1.3%)
55 to 59 Years1,077 (71.0%)50 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,162 (57.8%)59 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years859 (26.8%)58 (6.7%)
75 Years and over278 (12.1%)33 (11.9%)
Total16,252 (62.6%)1,186 (7.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Poughkeepsie

According to labor force statistics for Poughkeepsie, 77.9% of individuals (13,301) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (17,075) are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 878 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 81.4% or 4,120 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.8% or 445 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Poughkeepsie
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School964 (52.5%)62 (3.4%)
High School Diploma4,120 (81.4%)547 (10.8%)
College / Associate Degree3,873 (81.4%)309 (6.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,341 (80.1%)184 (3.4%)
Total13,301 (77.9%)1,127 (6.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Poughkeepsie

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Poughkeepsie are Community & Social Service (1,838 | 12.3%), Management (1,076 | 7.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (963 | 6.4%), Education Instruction & Library (900 | 6.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (877 | 5.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Poughkeepsie

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Poughkeepsie, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (80.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (70.2%), and Architecture & Engineering (60.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (85.7%), Health Technologists (79.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Poughkeepsie
OccupationMaleFemale
Management593 (55.1%)483 (44.9%)
Business & Financial190 (34.6%)359 (65.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science616 (70.2%)261 (29.8%)
Computers & Mathematics380 (80.7%)91 (19.3%)
Architecture & Engineering217 (60.1%)144 (39.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science19 (42.2%)26 (57.8%)
Community & Social Service 639 (34.8%)1,199 (65.2%)
Education, Arts & Media199 (38.3%)320 (61.7%)
Legal Services & Support37 (27.4%)98 (72.6%)
Education Instruction & Library242 (26.9%)658 (73.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment161 (56.7%)123 (43.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating138 (14.3%)825 (85.7%)
Health Technologists80 (20.2%)316 (79.8%)
Total (Category)2,176 (41.0%)3,127 (59.0%)
Total (Overall)6,996 (46.7%)7,982 (53.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Poughkeepsie are Food Preparation & Serving (1,372 | 9.2%), Healthcare Support (1,228 | 8.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,210 | 8.1%), Personal Care & Service (556 | 3.7%), and Security & Protection (422 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Poughkeepsie

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Poughkeepsie, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (62.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (49.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (44.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.0%), Personal Care & Service (68.7%), and Law Enforcement (57.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Poughkeepsie
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support184 (15.0%)1,044 (85.0%)
Security & Protection184 (43.6%)238 (56.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention72 (44.7%)89 (55.3%)
Law Enforcement112 (42.9%)149 (57.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving682 (49.7%)690 (50.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance755 (62.4%)455 (37.6%)
Personal Care & Service174 (31.3%)382 (68.7%)
Total (Category)1,979 (41.3%)2,809 (58.7%)
Total (Overall)6,996 (46.7%)7,982 (53.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Poughkeepsie are Office & Administration (1,636 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (1,328 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Poughkeepsie

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Poughkeepsie
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related760 (57.2%)568 (42.8%)
Office & Administration528 (32.3%)1,108 (67.7%)
Total (Category)1,288 (43.4%)1,676 (56.6%)
Total (Overall)6,996 (46.7%)7,982 (53.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Poughkeepsie are Construction & Extraction (396 | 2.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (183 | 1.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (64 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Poughkeepsie

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Poughkeepsie
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry38 (59.4%)26 (40.6%)
Construction & Extraction396 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair172 (94.0%)11 (6.0%)
Total (Category)606 (94.3%)37 (5.8%)
Total (Overall)6,996 (46.7%)7,982 (53.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Poughkeepsie are Production (519 | 3.5%), Transportation (427 | 2.9%), and Material Moving (334 | 2.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Poughkeepsie

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Poughkeepsie
OccupationMaleFemale
Production384 (74.0%)135 (26.0%)
Transportation384 (89.9%)43 (10.1%)
Material Moving179 (53.6%)155 (46.4%)
Total (Category)947 (74.0%)333 (26.0%)
Total (Overall)6,996 (46.7%)7,982 (53.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Poughkeepsie

Employment Industries in Poughkeepsie

The major employment industries in Poughkeepsie include Health Care & Social Assistance (3,521 | 23.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,502 | 10.0%), Educational Services (1,453 | 9.7%), Retail Trade (1,450 | 9.7%), and Administrative & Support (988 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries in Poughkeepsie

Employment Industries by Sex in Poughkeepsie

The Poughkeepsie industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (93.2%), and Manufacturing (83.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (73.1%), Educational Services (68.4%), and Professional & Scientific (59.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Poughkeepsie
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting38 (70.4%)16 (29.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction354 (93.2%)26 (6.8%)
Manufacturing679 (83.7%)132 (16.3%)
Wholesale Trade143 (69.1%)64 (30.9%)
Retail Trade733 (50.5%)717 (49.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing416 (69.5%)183 (30.5%)
Utilities88 (77.9%)25 (22.1%)
Information142 (55.5%)114 (44.5%)
Finance & Insurance332 (45.4%)400 (54.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing310 (76.9%)93 (23.1%)
Professional & Scientific391 (40.6%)571 (59.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support576 (58.3%)412 (41.7%)
Educational Services459 (31.6%)994 (68.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance949 (27.0%)2,572 (73.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation181 (58.0%)131 (42.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services699 (46.5%)803 (53.5%)
Public Administration299 (46.4%)345 (53.6%)
Total6,996 (46.7%)7,982 (53.3%)

Education in Poughkeepsie

School Enrollment in Poughkeepsie

The most common levels of schooling among the 7,583 students in Poughkeepsie are college / undergraduate (2,022 | 26.7%), middle school (1,589 | 20.9%), and high school (1,387 | 18.3%).
School Enrollment in Poughkeepsie
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4045.3%
Kindergarten5116.7%
Elementary School1,13715.0%
Middle School1,58920.9%
High School1,38718.3%
College / Undergraduate2,02226.7%
Graduate / Professional5337.0%
Total7,583100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Poughkeepsie

Out of a total of 7,583 students who are enrolled in schools in Poughkeepsie, 2,176 (28.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,407 (71.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 689 (63.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,381 (86.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Poughkeepsie
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds291 (69.0%)131 (31.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,381 (86.0%)225 (14.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,628 (83.2%)330 (16.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds656 (81.1%)153 (18.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds155 (42.1%)213 (57.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds627 (76.1%)197 (23.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds400 (36.7%)689 (63.3%)
35 Years and over269 (53.1%)238 (46.9%)
Total5,407 (71.3%)2,176 (28.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Poughkeepsie

Business (1,140 | 13.8%), education (1,097 | 13.3%), psychology (817 | 9.9%), liberal arts & history (749 | 9.0%), and visual & performing arts (721 | 8.7%) are the most common fields of study among 8,278 individuals in Poughkeepsie who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Poughkeepsie
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3253.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3504.2%
Physical & Health Sciences1872.3%
Psychology8179.9%
Social Sciences6447.8%
Engineering2953.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies1141.4%
Science & Technology4235.1%
Business1,14013.8%
Education1,09713.3%
Literature & Languages5156.2%
Liberal Arts & History7499.0%
Visual & Performing Arts7218.7%
Communications4635.6%
Arts & Humanities4385.3%
Total8,278100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Poughkeepsie

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Poughkeepsie

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Poughkeepsie are males with 2 vehicles (2,579, accounting for 37.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,523, making up 33.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Poughkeepsie
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle609 (8.8%)1,037 (13.3%)
1 Vehicle2,548 (36.8%)3,100 (39.7%)
2 Vehicles2,579 (37.3%)2,523 (32.3%)
3 Vehicles564 (8.2%)458 (5.9%)
4 Vehicles564 (8.2%)636 (8.1%)
5 or more Vehicles53 (0.8%)62 (0.8%)
Total6,917 (100.0%)7,816 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Poughkeepsie

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Poughkeepsie are 10 to 14 minutes (2,748 commuters, 20.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (2,394 commuters, 17.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,869 commuters, 13.7%).
Commute Time in Poughkeepsie
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2251.7%
5 to 9 Minutes2,39417.6%
10 to 14 Minutes2,74820.2%
15 to 19 Minutes1,86913.7%
20 to 24 Minutes1,57911.6%
25 to 29 Minutes7605.6%
30 to 34 Minutes1,3479.9%
35 to 39 Minutes3032.2%
40 to 44 Minutes2792.1%
45 to 59 Minutes6014.4%
60 to 89 Minutes1,0497.7%
90 or more Minutes4573.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Poughkeepsie

The most common commute times in Poughkeepsie are 10 to 14 minutes (1,097 commuters, 17.4%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,651 commuters, 22.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Poughkeepsie
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes159 (2.5%)66 (0.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes961 (15.2%)1,433 (19.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,097 (17.4%)1,651 (22.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes810 (12.8%)1,059 (14.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes782 (12.4%)797 (10.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes352 (5.6%)408 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes668 (10.6%)679 (9.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes235 (3.7%)68 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes151 (2.4%)128 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes304 (4.8%)297 (4.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes576 (9.1%)473 (6.5%)
90 or more Minutes214 (3.4%)243 (3.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Poughkeepsie

The most frequent times of departure to work in Poughkeepsie are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (720, 11.4%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,490, 20.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Poughkeepsie
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM225 (3.6%)64 (0.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM357 (5.7%)89 (1.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM413 (6.6%)293 (4.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM620 (9.8%)429 (5.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM706 (11.2%)729 (10.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM682 (10.8%)568 (7.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM515 (8.2%)1,020 (14.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM720 (11.4%)1,490 (20.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM685 (10.9%)561 (7.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM349 (5.5%)710 (9.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM13 (0.2%)106 (1.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM38 (0.6%)138 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM518 (8.2%)554 (7.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM468 (7.4%)551 (7.5%)
Total6,309 (100.0%)7,302 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Poughkeepsie

Occupancy by Ownership in Poughkeepsie

Of the total 13,591 dwellings in Poughkeepsie, owner-occupied units account for 5,089 (37.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 8,502 (62.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Poughkeepsie
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,08937.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8,50262.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units13,591100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Poughkeepsie

Occupancy by Household Size in Poughkeepsie
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5,71442.0%
2-Person Household3,74127.5%
3-Person Household1,92714.2%
4+ Person Household2,20916.3%
Total Housing Units13,591100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Poughkeepsie

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Poughkeepsie
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,959 (34.3%)3,755 (65.7%)
2-Person Household1,685 (45.0%)2,056 (55.0%)
3-Person Household634 (32.9%)1,293 (67.1%)
4+ Person Household811 (36.7%)1,398 (63.3%)
Total Housing Units5,089 (37.4%)8,502 (62.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Poughkeepsie

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Poughkeepsie
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School145 (9.2%)1,424 (90.8%)
High School Diploma883 (27.5%)2,327 (72.5%)
College/Associate Degree1,265 (30.2%)2,929 (69.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,796 (60.6%)1,822 (39.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Poughkeepsie

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Poughkeepsie
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,70419.9%
35 to 44 Years2,46718.1%
45 to 54 Years1,99414.7%
55 to 64 Years2,44318.0%
65 to 74 Years2,38917.6%
75 to 84 Years1,0818.0%
85 Years and Over5133.8%
Total13,591100.0%

Housing Finances in Poughkeepsie

Median Income by Occupancy in Poughkeepsie

Median Income by Occupancy in Poughkeepsie
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,089 (37.4%)$92,662
Renter-Occupied8,502 (62.6%)$36,706
Average13,591 (100.0%)$53,875

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Poughkeepsie

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Poughkeepsie
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000132 (2.6%)600 (7.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99960 (1.2%)410 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99916 (0.3%)710 (8.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999106 (2.1%)803 (9.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99958 (1.1%)530 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999290 (5.7%)1,024 (12.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999608 (11.9%)1,068 (12.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999710 (14.0%)1,598 (18.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999694 (13.6%)676 (8.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,185 (23.3%)653 (7.7%)
$150,000 or more1,230 (24.2%)430 (5.1%)
Total5,089 (100.0%)8,502 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Poughkeepsie

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Poughkeepsie
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300145 (2.9%)305 (3.6%)
$300 to $49993 (1.8%)369 (4.3%)
$500 to $799578 (11.4%)761 (8.9%)
$800 to $999430 (8.5%)1,235 (14.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,033 (20.3%)3,003 (35.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999867 (17.0%)1,801 (21.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499922 (18.1%)573 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999522 (10.3%)161 (1.9%)
$3,000 or more499 (9.8%)192 (2.3%)
Total5,089 (100.0%)8,502 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Poughkeepsie

Housing Structures in Poughkeepsie

Housing Structures in Poughkeepsie
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,56026.2%
Single Unit, Attached1,1338.3%
2 Unit Apartments2,42217.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,00914.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,1448.4%
10 or more Apartments3,28524.2%
Mobile Home / Other380.3%
Total13,591100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Poughkeepsie

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Poughkeepsie
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,004 (84.4%)556 (15.6%)
Single Unit, Attached593 (52.3%)540 (47.7%)
2 Unit Apartments600 (24.8%)1,822 (75.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments306 (15.2%)1,703 (84.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments210 (18.4%)934 (81.6%)
10 or more Apartments338 (10.3%)2,947 (89.7%)
Mobile Home / Other38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,089 (37.4%)8,502 (62.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Poughkeepsie

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Poughkeepsie
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room44 (0.9%)648 (7.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms230 (4.5%)2,580 (30.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,500 (29.5%)3,847 (45.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,724 (33.9%)1,122 (13.2%)
8 or more Rooms1,591 (31.3%)305 (3.6%)
Total5,089 (100.0%)8,502 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Poughkeepsie

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Poughkeepsie
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,514 (69.1%)4,189 (49.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas108 (2.1%)281 (3.3%)
Electricity523 (10.3%)2,778 (32.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene864 (17.0%)799 (9.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels80 (1.6%)115 (1.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)340 (4.0%)
Total5,089 (100.0%)8,502 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Poughkeepsie

Household Vehicle Usage in Poughkeepsie
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle246 (4.8%)2,568 (30.2%)
1 Vehicle2,261 (44.4%)4,443 (52.3%)
2 Vehicles1,984 (39.0%)1,188 (14.0%)
3 or more Vehicles598 (11.7%)303 (3.6%)
Total5,089 (100.0%)8,502 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Poughkeepsie

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Poughkeepsie

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,9103,179
Median Property Value$241,500$248,200
Median Household Income$80,709$818
Monthly Housing Costs$948$497
Real Estate Taxes$5,027$283

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Poughkeepsie

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Poughkeepsie
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000111 (5.8%)167 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999117 (6.1%)79 (2.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999957 (50.1%)1,922 (60.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999619 (32.4%)759 (23.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99917 (0.9%)196 (6.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99940 (2.1%)56 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more49 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,910 (100.0%)3,179 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Poughkeepsie

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Poughkeepsie
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000105 (5.5%)141 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999107 (5.6%)87 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999166 (8.7%)73 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999298 (15.6%)124 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999229 (12.0%)310 (9.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999267 (14.0%)481 (15.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999326 (17.1%)427 (13.4%)
$150,000 or more412 (21.6%)859 (27.0%)
Total1,910 (100.0%)3,179 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Poughkeepsie

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Poughkeepsie
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x605 (31.7%)106,505 (3,350.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x399 (20.9%)1,411 (44.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x196 (10.3%)656 (20.6%)
4.0x or more666 (34.9%)412 (13.0%)
Total1,910 (100.0%)3,179 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Poughkeepsie

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Poughkeepsie
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80046 (2.4%)3 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,49949 (2.6%)27 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,4991,588 (83.1%)73 (2.3%)
Total1,910 (100.0%)3,179 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Poughkeepsie

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Poughkeepsie

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Poughkeepsie
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,063 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years4,320 (97.4%)117 (2.6%)
19 to 25 Years2,661 (90.6%)276 (9.4%)
26 to 34 Years3,711 (73.1%)1,368 (26.9%)
35 to 44 Years3,616 (83.2%)733 (16.9%)
45 to 54 Years3,360 (96.3%)130 (3.7%)
55 to 64 Years3,256 (95.5%)153 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,098 (99.0%)32 (1.0%)
75 Years and older2,067 (99.5%)10 (0.5%)
Total28,152 (90.9%)2,819 (9.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Poughkeepsie

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Poughkeepsie
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,063 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,320 (97.4%)117 (2.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,661 (90.6%)276 (9.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Poughkeepsie

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Poughkeepsie
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,501 (94.4%)329 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,448 (90.2%)589 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,550 (87.8%)630 (12.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,897 (85.6%)488 (14.4%)
$100,000 and over9,560 (93.1%)712 (6.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Poughkeepsie

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Poughkeepsie
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,251 (60.6%)857 (41.5%)
6 to 18 Years2,432 (54.8%)2,370 (53.4%)
19 to 25 Years1,108 (37.7%)1,574 (53.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,123 (22.1%)2,656 (52.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,219 (28.0%)2,761 (63.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,177 (33.7%)2,332 (66.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,300 (38.1%)2,292 (67.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,901 (92.7%)1,680 (53.7%)
75 Years and over2,058 (99.1%)1,153 (55.5%)
Total14,569 (47.0%)17,675 (57.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Poughkeepsie

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Poughkeepsie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)40 (3.8%)
5 to 17 Years192 (7.1%)77 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years660 (16.9%)311 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years752 (15.0%)1,170 (18.8%)
65 to 74 Years475 (36.9%)616 (33.4%)
75 Years and over359 (43.5%)511 (40.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Poughkeepsie

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Poughkeepsie: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)40 (3.8%)
5 to 17 Years106 (3.9%)19 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)60 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years99 (2.0%)148 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years201 (15.6%)215 (11.7%)
75 Years and over201 (24.4%)185 (14.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Poughkeepsie: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years106 (3.9%)19 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years38 (1.0%)134 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years247 (4.9%)134 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years61 (4.7%)209 (11.3%)
75 Years and over7 (0.9%)188 (15.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Poughkeepsie: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years166 (6.1%)58 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years478 (12.2%)197 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years298 (5.9%)496 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years115 (8.9%)131 (7.1%)
75 Years and over99 (12.0%)7 (0.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Poughkeepsie: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years106 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years189 (4.8%)103 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years527 (10.5%)765 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years335 (26.1%)412 (22.3%)
75 Years and over289 (35.0%)330 (26.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Poughkeepsie: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years114 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years66 (1.7%)31 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years182 (3.6%)316 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years103 (8.0%)43 (2.3%)
75 Years and over141 (17.1%)125 (10.0%)

Technology Access in Poughkeepsie

Computing Device Access in Poughkeepsie

Computing Device Access in Poughkeepsie
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop9,93773.1%
Smartphone11,26582.9%
Tablet7,86957.9%
No Computing Device9647.1%
Total13,591100.0%

Internet Access in Poughkeepsie

Internet Access in Poughkeepsie
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet630.5%
Broadband Home10,06674.1%
Cellular Data Only1,50911.1%
Satellite Internet3092.3%
No Internet1,82313.4%
Total13,591100.0%

Poughkeepsie Summary

Poughkeepsie, New York is a city located in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is the county seat of Dutchess County and is located in the Hudson Valley, approximately 90 miles north of New York City. The city has a population of approximately 32,000 people and is the largest city in the county.

History

The area that is now Poughkeepsie was originally inhabited by the Wappinger Native American tribe. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 17th century and the city was officially founded in 1799. The city was named after the Wappinger word for “reed-covered lodge by the little-water place”.
In the 19th century, Poughkeepsie was an important industrial center, with several factories and mills located in the city. The city was also an important transportation hub, with the Hudson River providing access to New York City and other cities in the region.
In the 20th century, Poughkeepsie experienced a period of decline as the city’s industrial base declined and the population decreased. However, in recent years, the city has experienced a resurgence, with new businesses and development projects revitalizing the city.

Geography

Poughkeepsie is located in the Hudson Valley region of New York, approximately 90 miles north of New York City. The city is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River and is bordered by the towns of Hyde Park, LaGrange, and Wappinger. The city has a total area of 8.2 square miles, of which 7.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water.
The city is located in a hilly region, with the highest point in the city being the summit of Prospect Hill, which has an elevation of 590 feet. The city is also home to several parks, including the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, which is the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge.

Economy

Poughkeepsie’s economy is largely based on the service industry, with the city’s largest employers being Vassar College, IBM, and the City of Poughkeepsie. The city is also home to several large corporations, including PepsiCo, IBM, and Central Hudson Gas & Electric.
The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services. The city is also home to several technology companies, including IBM, which has a large research and development facility in the city.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Poughkeepsie was 32,736. The city has a population density of 3,976 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city is 57.3% White, 28.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 4.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.2% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races.
The median household income in Poughkeepsie is $45,837, and the median family income is $54,837. The per capita income in the city is $25,837. The city’s poverty rate is 22.3%, which is higher than the national average.

Conclusion

Poughkeepsie, New York is a city located in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is the county seat of Dutchess County and is located in the Hudson Valley, approximately 90 miles north of New York City. The city has a population of approximately 32,000 people and is the largest city in the county. The city has a long history, with the first European settlers arriving in the late 17th century. The city was an important industrial center in the 19th century and is now home to several large corporations and small businesses. The city’s economy is largely based on the service industry, with the city’s largest employers being Vassar College, IBM, and the City of Poughkeepsie. The city has a population of 32,736, with a median household income of $45,837 and a poverty rate of 22.3%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Poughkeepsie?
Total Population of Poughkeepsie is 31,717.
What is the Total Male Population of Poughkeepsie?
Total Male Population of Poughkeepsie is 14,912.
What is the Total Female Population of Poughkeepsie?
Total Female Population of Poughkeepsie is 16,805.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Poughkeepsie?
There are 88.74 Males per 100 Females in Poughkeepsie.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Poughkeepsie?
There are 112.69 Females per 100 Males in Poughkeepsie.
What is the Median Population Age in Poughkeepsie?
Median Population Age in Poughkeepsie is 37.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Poughkeepsie
Average Family Size in Poughkeepsie is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Poughkeepsie
Average Household Size in Poughkeepsie is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Poughkeepsie?
Per Capita income in Poughkeepsie is $41,582.
What is the Median Family Income in Poughkeepsie?
Median Family Income in Poughkeepsie is $70,023.
What is the Median Household income in Poughkeepsie?
Median Household Income in Poughkeepsie is $53,875.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Poughkeepsie?
Income or Wage Gap in Poughkeepsie is 21.8%.
Women in Poughkeepsie earn 78.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Poughkeepsie?
Inequality or Gini Index in Poughkeepsie is 0.57.
How Large is the Labor Force in Poughkeepsie?
There are 16,252 People in the Labor Forcein in Poughkeepsie.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Poughkeepsie?
62.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Poughkeepsie.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Poughkeepsie?
Unemployment Rate in Poughkeepsie is 7.3%.