Demographics in Poughkeepsie, NY

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Poughkeepsie?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

31,778

Male

15,448

48.6%

Female

16,330

51.4%

Median Age

37.9

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

38.1%

Black

32.2%

Hispanic

24.7%

Asian

1.4%

Two or More

18.4%

Other

8.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

22.4%

High School or Higher

43.9%

Foreign Born

21.5%

Veterans

3.1%

Married

29.6%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Poughkeepsie, NY has a population of 31,778 with a median age of 37.9. The racial makeup is 38.1% White, 24.7% Hispanic, 32.2% Black, 1.4% Asian. About 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 21.5%.