Poughkeepsie, NY Demographics
A map of Poughkeepsie's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 11,165 | 35.4% |
White | 10,853 | 34.4% |
Hispanic | 7,105 | 22.5% |
Multiracial | 1,659 | 5.3% |
Asian | 505 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 290 | 0.9% |
Poughkeepsie, New York had a population of 31,577 in 2020. It was 34.4% White, 35.4% Black, 1.6% Asian, 22.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Poughkeepsie, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,293 places in New York, Poughkeepsie is the 43rd most populous. 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's White Population
10,853 residents of Poughkeepsie identify as White, or 34.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Poughkeepsie less than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Poughkeepsie is ranked #1244 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Poughkeepsie is less White than neighboring Arlington (42.3% White), Vassar College (56% White), Marist College (76.3% White), Fairview (60.4% White), and Spackenkill (68.8% White).
Poughkeepsie's Black Population
11,165 residents of Poughkeepsie identify as Black, or 35.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Poughkeepsie considerably larger than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Poughkeepsie is ranked #18 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Poughkeepsie is more Black than neighboring Arlington (23.8% Black), Vassar College (4.2% Black), Marist College (4.6% Black), Fairview (15.2% Black), and Spackenkill (6.3% Black).
Poughkeepsie's Asian Population
505 residents of Poughkeepsie identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Poughkeepsie slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Poughkeepsie is ranked #575 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Poughkeepsie is less Asian than neighboring Arlington (4.8% Asian), Vassar College (15.9% Asian), Marist College (3.8% Asian), Fairview (3.4% Asian), and Spackenkill (9.6% Asian).
Poughkeepsie's Hispanic Population
7,105 residents of Poughkeepsie identify as Hispanic, or 22.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Poughkeepsie roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Poughkeepsie is ranked #110 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Poughkeepsie is more Hispanic than neighboring Vassar College (12.5% Hispanic), Marist College (10.8% Hispanic), Fairview (15.7% Hispanic), and Spackenkill (11.3% Hispanic). Poughkeepsie is less Hispanic than neighboring Arlington (23.2% Hispanic).
Poughkeepsie's Native American/Other Population
290 residents of Poughkeepsie identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Poughkeepsie roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Poughkeepsie is ranked #309 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Poughkeepsie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marist College (0.6% Native American/Other), and Fairview (0.6% Native American/Other). Poughkeepsie is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arlington (1.4% Native American/Other), and Vassar College (8.3% Native American/Other).
Poughkeepsie's Multiracial Population
1,659 residents of Poughkeepsie identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Poughkeepsie roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Poughkeepsie is ranked #170 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Poughkeepsie is more Multiracial than neighboring Arlington (4.6% Multiracial), Vassar College (3% Multiracial), Marist College (3.9% Multiracial), Fairview (4.6% Multiracial), and Spackenkill (2.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.