Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Poughkeepsie, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

31,958

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

32.8%10,497

Black

30%9,584

Hispanic/Latino

27.5%8,776

Two or More

6.8%2,173

Asian

1.6%496

Other

1.3%427

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.6%2,212

High School Diploma

20.9%4,791

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%1,571

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%2,458

Associate's Degree

7.8%1,790

Bachelor's Degree

16.3%3,750

Master's Degree

11.6%2,657

Professional Degree

2.1%491

Doctorate

1.8%421

HS or Higher

87.8%

BA or Higher

31.9%

Graduate+

15.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$283,700

Median Renti

$1,400

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

38.8%5,291

Renter-Occupied

61.2%8,359

Total Units

14,290

Homeownership

38.8%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.6%295

$50K–$100K

2.3%122

$100K–$150K

5.3%282

$150K–$200K

10.2%538

$200K–$300K

31.3%1,655

$300K–$500K

33.5%1,774

$500K–$1M

10.4%548

$1M+

1.5%77

Rent Distribution

Under $500

450

$500–$750

412

$750–$1,000

1,129

$1,000–$1,250

1,495

$1,250–$1,500

1,045

$1,500–$2,000

1,905

$2,000+

1,788

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%131

2010–2019

4.7%665

2000–2009

3.2%463

1990–1999

2.7%385

1980–1989

6.1%866

1970–1979

15.2%2,170

1960–1969

9.2%1,317

1950–1959

9.5%1,358

1940–1949

7.7%1,096

1939 or earlier

40.9%5,839

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.5%7,709

Electricity

25.2%3,435

Fuel Oil

12.2%1,663

No Fuel

2.9%394

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%298

Solar

0.5%70

Other

0.4%53

Wood

0.2%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,741

Mean Household Incomei

$98,549

Per Capita Incomei

$44,215

Poverty Ratei

17.2%

Unemploymenti

8.8%

Labor Forcei

17,301

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.1%966

$10K–$15K

5.4%737

$15K–$20K

3.9%536

$20K–$25K

3.9%526

$25K–$30K

3.8%521

$30K–$35K

6.3%854

$35K–$40K

4.3%592

$40K–$45K

3.5%482

$45K–$50K

3.4%464

$50K–$60K

8%1,096

$60K–$75K

9%1,235

$75K–$100K

11%1,507

$100K–$125K

9.5%1,296

$125K–$150K

6.7%911

$150K–$200K

5.8%792

$200K+

8.3%1,135

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

2,428

Residentsi

4,195

Avg. Tenant Renti

$543/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

31 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing359 homes97% occupied$600/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1,354 homes79% occupied$550/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8621 homes92% occupied$502/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC65 homes97% occupied$487/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,741/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

74.9%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

18.4%

Low income$30K–$49K/yr

6.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

75.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

73.8% of subsidized households are minority

21.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7,19622.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,817

Poland

137

Guatemala

118

Philippines

111

Germany

106

India

China

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

15,172

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,725

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

934(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91%Insured

9%Uninsured