Poughkeepsie, NY Demographics

A map of Poughkeepsie's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,497	10,853	32.8%	34.4%
Black	9,584	11,165	30.0%	35.4%
Hispanic	8,776	7,105	27.5%	22.5%
Multiracial	2,173	1,659	6.8%	5.3%
Asian	496	505	1.6%	1.6%
Native American/Other	432	290	1.4%	0.9%

Poughkeepsie, New York has an estimated population of 31,958, a slight increase from the 31,577 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 32.8% White, 30.0% Black, 27.5% Hispanic, 6.8% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poughkeepsie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poughkeepsie has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Poughkeepsie, that probability was 70.3% in 2020 and 72.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poughkeepsie is ranked the 39th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Poughkeepsie was ranked the 43rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poughkeepsie's White Population

10,497 residents of Poughkeepsie, or 32.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poughkeepsie is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Poughkeepsie ranks 1244th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poughkeepsie's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Poughkeepsie's population has decreased from 34.4% to 32.8%.

Poughkeepsie is less White than neighboring Arlington (41.4% White), Vassar College (65.8% White), Marist College (63.9% White), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (62.6% White), and Spackenkill (66% White).

Poughkeepsie's Black Population

9,584 residents of Poughkeepsie, or 30.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poughkeepsie is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Poughkeepsie ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poughkeepsie's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. Black residents' share of Poughkeepsie's population has decreased from 35.4% to 30.0%.

Poughkeepsie is more Black than neighboring Arlington (22% Black), Vassar College (10.3% Black), Marist College (12.3% Black), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (13.4% Black), and Spackenkill (6.1% Black).

Poughkeepsie's Asian Population

496 residents of Poughkeepsie, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poughkeepsie is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Poughkeepsie ranks 586th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poughkeepsie's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Asian residents' share of Poughkeepsie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Poughkeepsie is less Asian than neighboring Arlington (7.8% Asian), Vassar College (9.2% Asian), Marist College (6% Asian), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (3.5% Asian), and Spackenkill (11.5% Asian).

Poughkeepsie's Hispanic Population

8,776 residents of Poughkeepsie, or 27.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poughkeepsie is higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Poughkeepsie ranks 110th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poughkeepsie's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Poughkeepsie's population has increased from 22.5% to 27.5%.

Poughkeepsie is more Hispanic than neighboring Arlington (8.6% Hispanic), Vassar College (10.7% Hispanic), Marist College (10.5% Hispanic), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (16.9% Hispanic), and Spackenkill (15.3% Hispanic).

Poughkeepsie's Native American/Other Population

432 residents of Poughkeepsie, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Poughkeepsie is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Poughkeepsie ranks 331st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poughkeepsie's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 49.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poughkeepsie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Poughkeepsie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vassar College (0.1% Native American/Other), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (0.2% Native American/Other), and Spackenkill (0% Native American/Other). Poughkeepsie is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arlington (5.5% Native American/Other), and Marist College (1.5% Native American/Other).

Poughkeepsie's Multiracial Population

2,173 residents of Poughkeepsie, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poughkeepsie is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Poughkeepsie ranks 184th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poughkeepsie's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Poughkeepsie's population has increased from 5.3% to 6.8%.

Poughkeepsie is more Multiracial than neighboring Vassar College (3.9% Multiracial), Marist College (5.8% Multiracial), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (3.4% Multiracial), and Spackenkill (1.1% Multiracial). Poughkeepsie is less Multiracial than neighboring Arlington (14.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.