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Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY Metro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

694,289 Population
1,607.68 Square Miles
431.86 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
39.3 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
22.79%
18 to 34
22.2%
35 to 64
39.47%
65 and Over
15.54%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
50.19%
Female
49.81%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
11.49%
Native
88.51%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
18.52%
2000 to 2009
22.48%
1990 to 1999
21.53%
Before 1990
37.47%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
9.36%
High School Grad or Higher
90.64%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.25%
School Dropout Rate
In School
96.13%
Dropped Out
3.87%
*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
78.78%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$40,699
Median Household Income
$86,326
Gini Index
0.45
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.68%
Unemployed
5.32%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
10.5%
Population Under 18
Poverty
15.13%
Non-poverty
84.87%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
7.55%
Non-poverty
92.45%

Transportation to Work

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

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
4.6%
With Health Insurance Coverage
95.4%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.72
Number of Households
244,615
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
49.12%
Married
50.88%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
37.87%
Now Married
52.19%
Widowed
2.36%
Divorced
7.59%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
31.31%
Now Married
49.56%
Widowed
8.43%
Divorced
10.69%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.69%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
267,621
Occupancy Status
Occupied
91.4%
Vacant
8.6%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
68.88%
Renter Occupied
31.12%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
15.13%
For Sale
10.85%
Other
74.02%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1971
Types of Structures
Single Unit
69.64%
Multi Unit
27.81%
Mobile Home
2.52%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.04%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
65.6%
Without Mortgage
34.4%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$297,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,347
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
9.74%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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