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Poughkeepsie city, New York

U.S. Place
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

31,958 Population
5.14 Square Miles
6,213.11 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
38.1 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
18.52%
18 to 34
27.51%
35 to 64
37.57%
65 and Over
16.4%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
47.39%
Female
52.61%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
22.52%
Native
77.48%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
37.37%
2000 to 2009
25.44%
1990 to 1999
17.32%
Before 1990
19.87%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
12.25%
High School Grad or Higher
87.75%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.89%
School Dropout Rate
In School
89.21%
Dropped Out
10.79%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
74.88%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$44,215
Median Household Income
$60,741
Gini Index
0.55
Unemployment Rate
Employed
91.19%
Unemployed
8.81%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
17.61%
Population Under 18
Poverty
20.49%
Non-poverty
79.51%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
14.94%
Non-poverty
85.06%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
24 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
9.03%
With Health Insurance Coverage
90.97%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.26
Number of Households
13,650
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
64.65%
Married
35.36%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
51.23%
Now Married
35.35%
Widowed
1.46%
Divorced
11.96%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
42.1%
Now Married
35.38%
Widowed
7.87%
Divorced
14.65%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.92%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
14,290
Occupancy Status
Occupied
95.52%
Vacant
4.48%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
38.76%
Renter Occupied
61.24%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
50.47%
For Sale
1.41%
Other
48.12%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1952
Types of Structures
Single Unit
32.85%
Multi Unit
67.13%
Mobile Home
0.02%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
64.28%
Without Mortgage
35.72%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$283,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,400
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
11.75%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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