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%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
50.19%
Female
49.81%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
11.49%
Native
88.51%
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
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
78.78%
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+
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
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
4.6%
With Health Insurance Coverage
95.4%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.72
Number of Households
244,615
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%
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
House Value
Median Value
$297,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,347
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
9.74%