Poughkeepsie, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Poughkeepsie, New York Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
30,381
Unemployment
9.4%
Poverty
19.4%
Median Home
$196,800
Median Income
$43,794
Median Rent
$1,113
Poughkeepsie SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
5
Amenities
9.5
Education
6
Commute
6
Poughkeepsie, NY Crime Report
748
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,458.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-0.72%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Poughkeepsie / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 748 | 2,458.7 | 1,731.9 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 235 | 772.5 | 358.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 3 | 9.9 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 63 | 207.1 | 92.9 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 143 | 470.1 | 229.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 513 | 1,686.3 | 1,373.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 73 | 240.0 | 141.9 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 402 | 1,321.4 | 1,166.1 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 38 | 124.9 | 65.3 | 219.9 |
Poughkeepsie, NY Cost Of Living
116
Poughkeepsie's Overall Cost Of Living
Poughkeepsie's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Poughkeepsie | New York | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 117 | 100 | |
| Services | 123 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 110 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 117 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 106 | 145 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 124 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 123 | 97 | 100 | |
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Map Of Poughkeepsie, NY
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Population over time in Poughkeepsie
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 30,381 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 30,356 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 30,505 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 30,511 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 30,635 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 30,716 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 31,172 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 31,593 | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 32,564 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 32,441 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Poughkeepsie
| Race | Poughkeepsie | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.8% | 55.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 35.4% | 14.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 8.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 16.4% | 19.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Poughkeepsie
| Gender | Poughkeepsie | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Poughkeepsie for adults over 25
| Education | Poughkeepsie | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Poughkeepsie, New York
| Income | Poughkeepsie | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.9% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.2% | 8.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.0% | 7.9% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 15.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.9% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.2% | 8.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 10.7% | 7.7% |
