Dutchess County, NY

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Dutchess County Overview

296,467
TOTAL POPULATION
148,112
MALE POPULATION
148,355
FEMALE POPULATION
99.84
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.16
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$49,379
PER CAPITA INCOME
$118,875
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$94,578
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,949
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
156,113
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Dutchess County Area Codes

Race in Dutchess County

The most populous races in Dutchess County are White / Caucasian (217,242 | 73.3%), Hispanic or Latino (40,137 | 13.5%), and Black / African American (31,418 | 10.6%).
Race in Dutchess County
Race# Population% Population
Asian10,1113.4%
Black / African American31,41810.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific1420.1%
Hispanic or Latino40,13713.5%
Native / Alaskan9040.3%
White / Caucasian217,24273.3%
Two or more Races22,4947.6%
Some other Race14,1564.8%
Total296,467100.0%

Ancestry in Dutchess County

The most populous ancestries reported in Dutchess County are Italian (55,132 | 18.6%), Irish (52,847 | 17.8%), German (35,548 | 12.0%), English (21,583 | 7.3%), and American (17,300 | 5.8%), together accounting for 61.5% of all Dutchess County residents.
Ancestry in Dutchess County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan700.0%
African5860.2%
Albanian7450.3%
Alsatian210.0%
American17,3005.8%
Apache90.0%
Arab1,7480.6%
Argentinean5620.2%
Armenian4720.2%
Australian590.0%
Austrian7570.3%
Bahamian10.0%
Barbadian1830.1%
Basque870.0%
Belgian2010.1%
Belizean410.0%
Bhutanese7940.3%
Blackfeet1630.1%
Bolivian900.0%
Brazilian5800.2%
British1,4640.5%
British West Indian8670.3%
Bulgarian90.0%
Burmese1,5930.5%
Cajun140.0%
Canadian7730.3%
Carpatho Rusyn80.0%
Celtic390.0%
Central American3,2601.1%
Central American Indian7040.2%
Cherokee7470.3%
Cheyenne1970.1%
Chilean2910.1%
Choctaw240.0%
Colombian1,5340.5%
Costa Rican1090.0%
Creek350.0%
Croatian3690.1%
Cuban1,3490.5%
Czech1,1090.4%
Czechoslovakian3140.1%
Danish8890.3%
Delaware480.0%
Dominican3,9541.3%
Dutch4,2841.5%
Eastern European2,0420.7%
Ecuadorian2,0280.7%
Egyptian3490.1%
English21,5837.3%
Estonian1330.0%
European4,0151.3%
Filipino1850.1%
Finnish2740.1%
French5,1551.7%
French American Indian380.0%
French Canadian1,9050.6%
German35,54812.0%
Ghanaian1800.1%
Greek2,2980.8%
Guamanian / Chamorro180.0%
Guatemalan1,5510.5%
Guyanese8080.3%
Haitian7520.3%
Honduran4140.1%
Hungarian2,4500.8%
Icelander200.0%
Indian (Asian)3,7511.3%
Indonesian570.0%
Inupiat1030.0%
Iranian2550.1%
Iraqi540.0%
Irish52,84717.8%
Iroquois380.0%
Israeli3450.1%
Italian55,13218.6%
Jamaican4,7421.6%
Japanese540.0%
Jordanian4790.2%
Kenyan950.0%
Korean1,0500.4%
Laotian1120.0%
Latvian1350.1%
Lebanese3060.1%
Liberian340.0%
Lithuanian6010.2%
Luxembourger460.0%
Macedonian470.0%
Maltese270.0%
Mexican8,3942.8%
Mexican American Indian3240.1%
Mongolian20.0%
Moroccan2930.1%
Native Hawaiian500.0%
Navajo600.0%
Nicaraguan1030.0%
Nigerian4840.2%
Northern European3140.1%
Norwegian2,0930.7%
Pakistani300.0%
Palestinian410.0%
Panamanian7560.3%
Paraguayan1380.1%
Pennsylvania German510.0%
Peruvian1,3340.4%
Polish9,8233.3%
Portuguese1,5010.5%
Puerto Rican13,4904.5%
Romanian4360.2%
Russian4,0751.4%
Salvadoran3270.1%
Samoan140.0%
Scandinavian5680.2%
Scotch-Irish1,8490.6%
Scottish4,5621.5%
Serbian400.0%
Shoshone180.0%
Sioux290.0%
Slavic1400.1%
Slovak8980.3%
Slovene1010.0%
Somali170.0%
South African1550.1%
South American6,3662.1%
South American Indian2290.1%
Spaniard8860.3%
Spanish5510.2%
Sri Lankan5180.2%
Subsaharan African1,6530.6%
Swedish2,1050.7%
Swiss9350.3%
Syrian1460.1%
Thai3,6121.2%
Tongan260.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2240.1%
Turkish1850.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander2290.1%
Ugandan200.0%
Ukrainian1,5190.5%
Uruguayan2570.1%
Venezuelan890.0%
Vietnamese180.0%
Welsh1,1330.4%
West Indian5760.2%
Yugoslavian2160.1%
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Immigrants in Dutchess County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dutchess County came from Latin America (16,030 | 5.4%), Asia (7,695 | 2.6%), Europe (7,036 | 2.4%), Caribbean (5,783 | 1.9%), and Central America (5,726 | 1.9%), together accounting for 14.3% of all Dutchess County residents.
Immigrants in Dutchess County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan850.0%
Africa1,2240.4%
Albania1170.0%
Argentina1990.1%
Armenia250.0%
Asia7,6952.6%
Australia1270.0%
Austria750.0%
Bahamas1150.0%
Bangladesh650.0%
Barbados1750.1%
Belarus560.0%
Belgium260.0%
Belize50.0%
Bolivia910.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina380.0%
Brazil2210.1%
Cambodia250.0%
Cameroon100.0%
Canada9040.3%
Caribbean5,7831.9%
Central America5,7261.9%
Chile430.0%
China1,7690.6%
Colombia7910.3%
Costa Rica670.0%
Croatia1050.0%
Cuba620.0%
Czechoslovakia950.0%
Denmark480.0%
Dominica270.0%
Dominican Republic1,1160.4%
Eastern Africa2520.1%
Eastern Asia2,8851.0%
Eastern Europe2,7090.9%
Ecuador1,2350.4%
Egypt2250.1%
El Salvador2200.1%
England4820.2%
Europe7,0362.4%
France1690.1%
Germany8350.3%
Ghana600.0%
Greece2030.1%
Grenada760.0%
Guatemala7790.3%
Guyana6000.2%
Haiti3980.1%
Honduras3170.1%
Hong Kong2800.1%
Hungary1550.1%
India1,8750.6%
Indonesia650.0%
Iran2100.1%
Iraq420.0%
Ireland3380.1%
Israel2760.1%
Italy7550.3%
Jamaica3,2051.1%
Japan3330.1%
Jordan4070.1%
Kazakhstan80.0%
Kenya950.0%
Korea7830.3%
Kuwait210.0%
Latin America16,0305.4%
Latvia330.0%
Lebanon810.0%
Liberia120.0%
Lithuania130.0%
Malaysia630.0%
Mexico4,0691.4%
Middle Africa150.0%
Moldova340.0%
Morocco1580.1%
Nepal530.0%
Netherlands790.0%
Nicaragua260.0%
Nigeria2220.1%
Northern Africa3830.1%
Northern Europe1,7100.6%
Norway140.0%
Oceania1270.0%
Pakistan2270.1%
Panama2430.1%
Peru8230.3%
Philippines5870.2%
Poland7040.2%
Portugal2520.1%
Romania1490.1%
Russia4630.2%
Scotland1190.0%
Serbia820.0%
Singapore80.0%
Somalia420.0%
South Africa1770.1%
South America4,5211.5%
South Central Asia2,5970.9%
South Eastern Asia1,0960.4%
Southern Europe1,3750.5%
Spain1650.1%
Sri Lanka460.0%
Sweden310.0%
Switzerland500.0%
Syria710.0%
Taiwan3080.1%
Thailand300.0%
Trinidad and Tobago2760.1%
Turkey870.0%
Uganda900.0%
Ukraine1400.1%
Uruguay2000.1%
Uzbekistan160.0%
Venezuela1320.0%
Vietnam2740.1%
Western Africa3830.1%
Western Asia1,0890.4%
Western Europe1,2340.4%
Zaire50.0%
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Sex and Age in Dutchess County

Sex and Age in Dutchess County

The most populous age groups in Dutchess County are 60 to 64 Years (12,129 | 8.2%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (11,750 | 7.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Dutchess County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,787 (4.6%)6,585 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Years6,953 (4.7%)7,135 (4.8%)
10 to 14 Years8,812 (5.9%)7,720 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years10,452 (7.1%)10,180 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years10,494 (7.1%)10,463 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years9,429 (6.4%)8,318 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years9,262 (6.2%)8,473 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Years8,764 (5.9%)7,774 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Years9,440 (6.4%)9,375 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years9,469 (6.4%)9,081 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years10,794 (7.3%)10,706 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years10,766 (7.3%)11,750 (7.9%)
60 to 64 Years12,129 (8.2%)10,808 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years9,073 (6.1%)9,159 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years5,924 (4.0%)7,160 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years4,389 (3.0%)5,647 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years2,685 (1.8%)3,556 (2.4%)
85 Years and over2,490 (1.7%)4,465 (3.0%)
Total148,112 (100.0%)148,355 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Dutchess County

Median Family Size in Dutchess County

The median family size in Dutchess County is 3.04 persons per family, with married-couple families (56,960 | 77.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.07 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,497 | 6.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.75 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Dutchess County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple56,960 (77.1%)3.07
Single Male/Father4,497 (6.1%)2.75
Single Female/Mother12,378 (16.8%)2.97
Total Families73,835 (100.0%)3.04

Median Household Size in Dutchess County

The median household size in Dutchess County is 2.45 persons per household, with single female/mother households (12,378 | 10.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.19 persons per household. non-family households (40,137 | 35.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Dutchess County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple56,960 (50.0%)3.10
Single Male/Father4,497 (4.0%)3.08
Single Female/Mother12,378 (10.9%)3.19
Non-family40,137 (35.2%)1.23
Total Households113,972 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Dutchess County

Out of a total of 113,972 households in Dutchess County, 73,835 (64.8%) are family households, while 40,137 (35.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 32,512, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 33,018.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dutchess County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-33,018 (29.0%)
2-Person Households32,512 (28.5%)6,143 (5.4%)
3-Person Households18,237 (16.0%)474 (0.4%)
4-Person Households14,707 (12.9%)273 (0.2%)
5-Person Households5,837 (5.1%)171 (0.2%)
6-Person Households1,843 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households699 (0.6%)58 (0.1%)
Total73,835 (64.8%)40,137 (35.2%)

Female Fertility in Dutchess County

Fertility by Age in Dutchess County

Average fertility rate in Dutchess County is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 76.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 60.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Dutchess County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years60 (1.8%)6.0
20 to 34 years2,069 (60.8%)76.0
35 to 50 years1,274 (37.4%)45.0
Total3,403 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dutchess County

75.8% of women with births (3,403) in Dutchess County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 19.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dutchess County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,548 (74.8%)521 (25.2%)
35 to 50 years1,032 (81.0%)242 (19.0%)
Total2,579 (75.8%)824 (24.2%)

Fertility by Education in Dutchess County

Average fertility rate in Dutchess County is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 72.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 18.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 27.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Dutchess County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School160 (4.7%)18.0
High School Diploma659 (19.4%)53.0
College or Associate's Degree889 (26.1%)44.0
Bachelor's Degree924 (27.2%)68.0
Graduate Degree771 (22.7%)72.0
Total3,403 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dutchess County

24.2% of women with births in Dutchess County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 93.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 80.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dutchess County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School31 (19.4%)129 (80.6%)
High School Diploma488 (74.1%)171 (26.0%)
College or Associate's Degree557 (62.6%)332 (37.3%)
Bachelor's Degree861 (93.2%)63 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree643 (83.4%)128 (16.6%)
Total2,579 (75.8%)824 (24.2%)

Income in Dutchess County

Income Overview in Dutchess County

Per Capita Income in Dutchess County is $49,379, while median incomes of families and households are $118,875 and $94,578 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income296,467$49,379
Median Family Income73,835$118,875
Mean Family Income73,835$147,505
Median Household Income113,972$94,578
Mean Household Income113,972$125,512
Income Deficit73,835$10,949
Wage / Income Gap (%)296,46731.61%
Wage / Income Gap ($)296,46768.39¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index296,4670.46

Earnings by Sex in Dutchess County

Average Earnings in Dutchess County are $48,343, $57,623 for men and $39,410 for women, a difference of 31.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Dutchess County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male86,167 (52.4%)$57,623
Female78,120 (47.5%)$39,410
Total164,287 (100.0%)$48,343

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dutchess County

The most common earnings brackets in Dutchess County are $100,000+ for men (22,372 | 26.0%) and $100,000+ for women (11,646 | 14.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dutchess County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,691 (4.3%)5,017 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,399 (2.8%)3,178 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,569 (3.0%)3,205 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,836 (2.1%)2,193 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,920 (2.2%)2,515 (3.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,572 (1.8%)2,256 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,718 (2.0%)2,551 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,256 (1.5%)2,273 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,799 (2.1%)2,032 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,208 (2.6%)2,513 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,476 (4.0%)4,143 (5.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,540 (4.1%)4,179 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,726 (4.3%)3,389 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,794 (3.2%)2,742 (3.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,558 (4.1%)3,474 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,289 (3.8%)3,183 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9995,918 (6.9%)4,871 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,125 (5.9%)4,298 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,401 (13.2%)8,462 (10.8%)
$100,000+22,372 (26.0%)11,646 (14.9%)
Total86,167 (100.0%)78,120 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dutchess County

Average earnings in Dutchess County are $68,091 for men and $48,658 for women, a difference of 28.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $113,361, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,811. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $85,711, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,662.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dutchess County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,811$24,662
High School Diploma$52,593$30,636
College or Associate's Degree$59,842$40,015
Bachelor's Degree$88,001$59,429
Graduate Degree$113,361$85,711
Total$68,091$48,658

Family Income in Dutchess County

Family Income Brackets in Dutchess County

According to the Dutchess County family income data, there are 16,539 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 665 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Dutchess County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,7722.4%
$10,000 to $14,9996650.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992,0672.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992,6583.6%
$35,000 to $49,9994,7256.4%
$50,000 to $74,9999,15612.4%
$75,000 to $99,9999,08212.3%
$100,000 to $149,99916,53922.4%
$150,000 to $199,99911,29715.3%
$200,000+15,80121.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dutchess County

7+ person families (613 | 0.8%) account for the highest median family income in Dutchess County with $205,250 per family, while 2-person families (34,460 | 46.7%) have the highest median income of $51,032 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dutchess County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families34,460 (46.7%)$102,063
3-Person Families18,148 (24.6%)$122,074
4-Person Families13,615 (18.4%)$154,696
5-Person Families5,363 (7.3%)$137,099
6-Person Families1,636 (2.2%)$159,286
7+ Person Families613 (0.8%)$205,250
Total73,835 (100.0%)$118,875

Family Income by Number of Earners in Dutchess County

The median family income in Dutchess County is $118,875, with families comprising 3+ earners (10,598) having the highest median family income of $177,273, while families with no earners (10,002) have the lowest median family income of $65,538, accounting for 14.3% and 13.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Dutchess County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners10,002 (13.6%)$65,538
1 Earner20,881 (28.3%)$87,976
2 Earners32,354 (43.8%)$138,635
3+ Earners10,598 (14.3%)$177,273
Total73,835 (100.0%)$118,875

Household Income in Dutchess County

Household Income Brackets in Dutchess County

With 22,452 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Dutchess County, accounting for 19.7% of all households. In contrast, only 2,621 households (2.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Dutchess County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,0154.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992,6212.3%
$15,000 to $24,9996,2685.5%
$25,000 to $34,9996,6105.8%
$35,000 to $49,99910,3719.1%
$50,000 to $74,99915,95614.0%
$75,000 to $99,99912,87911.3%
$100,000 to $149,99922,45219.7%
$150,000 to $199,99913,56311.9%
$200,000+18,34916.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Dutchess County

The median household income in Dutchess County is $94,578, with the highest median household income of $118,725 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 47,102 households (41.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,851, with 1,913 households (1.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Dutchess County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,913 (1.7%)$48,851
25 to 44 Years30,515 (26.8%)$101,741
45 to 64 Years47,102 (41.3%)$118,725
65+ Years34,442 (30.2%)$64,351
Total113,972 (100.0%)$94,578

Poverty in Dutchess County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dutchess County

With 7.9% poverty level for males and 9.2% for females among the residents of Dutchess County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,626 males (13.5%) and 1,679 females (15.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dutchess County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years719 (10.7%)634 (9.8%)
5 Years132 (8.5%)122 (8.4%)
6 to 11 Years842 (9.5%)873 (9.8%)
12 to 14 Years297 (5.9%)350 (8.1%)
15 Years210 (10.5%)224 (12.1%)
16 and 17 Years212 (6.1%)295 (8.7%)
18 to 24 Years1,626 (13.5%)1,679 (15.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,283 (7.4%)1,775 (10.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,284 (7.5%)1,693 (9.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,454 (7.5%)1,049 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,805 (8.2%)1,967 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years661 (4.5%)1,378 (8.6%)
75 Years and over518 (5.6%)1,083 (8.5%)
Total11,043 (7.9%)13,122 (9.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dutchess County

According to the poverty statistics in Dutchess County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.5% of males and 94.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dutchess County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,981 (89.3%)5,838 (90.2%)
5 Years1,428 (91.5%)1,324 (91.6%)
6 to 11 Years8,005 (90.5%)8,012 (90.2%)
12 to 14 Years4,773 (94.1%)4,000 (91.9%)
15 Years1,798 (89.5%)1,621 (87.9%)
16 and 17 Years3,289 (93.9%)3,105 (91.3%)
18 to 24 Years10,405 (86.5%)9,155 (84.5%)
25 to 34 Years16,104 (92.6%)14,984 (89.4%)
35 to 44 Years15,851 (92.5%)15,415 (90.1%)
45 to 54 Years17,875 (92.5%)18,669 (94.7%)
55 to 64 Years20,235 (91.8%)20,510 (91.2%)
65 to 74 Years14,113 (95.5%)14,744 (91.4%)
75 Years and over8,694 (94.4%)11,741 (91.5%)
Total128,551 (92.1%)129,118 (90.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dutchess County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Dutchess County show that 2.5% or 1,422 of the total 56,960 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.7%, comprising of 126 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dutchess County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children34,171 (97.4%)897 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children17,994 (97.8%)399 (2.2%)
3 or 4 Children3,255 (96.3%)126 (3.7%)
5 or more Children118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55,538 (97.5%)1,422 (2.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dutchess County

According to the poverty data in Dutchess County, 8.5% or 382 single-father households and 17.3% or 2,143 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (12.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dutchess County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children110 (4.9%)425 (7.5%)
1 or 2 Children249 (12.2%)1,366 (22.7%)
3 or 4 Children23 (12.6%)348 (52.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total382 (8.5%)2,143 (17.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dutchess County

The poverty data for Dutchess County shows that 1,422 of the married-couple family households (2.5%) and 2,525 of the single-parent households (15.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 126 households (3.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 371 household (44.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dutchess County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children897 (2.6%)535 (6.7%)
1 or 2 Children399 (2.2%)1,615 (20.0%)
3 or 4 Children126 (3.7%)371 (44.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)4 (20.0%)
Total1,422 (2.5%)2,525 (15.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Dutchess County

Employment by Class of Employer in Dutchess County

Among the 145,279 employed individuals in Dutchess County, private company employees (88,272 | 60.8%), not-for-profit organizations (17,974 | 12.4%), and local government employees (14,640 | 10.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Dutchess County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees88,27260.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,3144.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7,2775.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations17,97412.4%
Local Government Employees14,64010.1%
State Government Employees7,8625.4%
Federal Government Employees2,6381.8%
Unpaid Family Workers3020.2%
Total145,279100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Dutchess County

According to the labor force statistics for Dutchess County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (248,587), 62.8% or 156,113 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 7,806 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.6% or 15,369 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.4% or 649 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Dutchess County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,693 (34.0%)649 (11.4%)
20 to 24 Years15,550 (74.2%)1,306 (8.4%)
25 to 29 Years15,369 (86.6%)1,368 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Years14,649 (82.6%)674 (4.6%)
35 to 44 Years29,131 (82.4%)1,165 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years32,881 (82.1%)1,019 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years17,045 (75.7%)614 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years13,992 (61.0%)546 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years9,865 (31.5%)335 (3.4%)
75 Years and over1,975 (8.5%)113 (5.7%)
Total156,113 (62.8%)7,806 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dutchess County

According to labor force statistics for Dutchess County, 78.7% of individuals (123,038) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (156,338) are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 5,414 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.9% or 54,105 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.1% or 1,740 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dutchess County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,992 (50.0%)491 (4.1%)
High School Diploma28,524 (73.6%)2,364 (6.1%)
College / Associate Degree34,431 (80.8%)1,747 (4.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher54,105 (85.9%)2,267 (3.6%)
Total123,038 (78.7%)6,879 (4.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Dutchess County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dutchess County are Community & Social Service (22,145 | 14.9%), Management (16,129 | 10.9%), Education Instruction & Library (11,817 | 8.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (10,712 | 7.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (10,002 | 6.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Dutchess County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dutchess County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (84.4%), Architecture & Engineering (80.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (78.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (74.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (69.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Dutchess County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9,109 (56.5%)7,020 (43.5%)
Business & Financial3,819 (52.3%)3,483 (47.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,861 (78.6%)2,141 (21.4%)
Computers & Mathematics4,220 (84.4%)780 (15.6%)
Architecture & Engineering3,043 (80.8%)722 (19.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science598 (48.3%)639 (51.7%)
Community & Social Service 8,141 (36.8%)14,004 (63.2%)
Education, Arts & Media1,478 (35.0%)2,742 (65.0%)
Legal Services & Support851 (43.2%)1,119 (56.8%)
Education Instruction & Library3,554 (30.1%)8,263 (69.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,258 (54.6%)1,880 (45.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,852 (26.6%)7,860 (73.4%)
Health Technologists1,910 (25.4%)5,616 (74.6%)
Total (Category)31,782 (47.9%)34,508 (52.1%)
Total (Overall)77,444 (52.3%)70,665 (47.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Dutchess County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,117 | 5.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,403 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (4,883 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (4,429 | 3.0%), and Security & Protection (4,126 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Dutchess County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Dutchess County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (80.8%), Security & Protection (74.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (70.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.8%), Personal Care & Service (75.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (46.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Dutchess County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support789 (16.2%)4,094 (83.8%)
Security & Protection3,091 (74.9%)1,035 (25.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,333 (68.4%)617 (31.6%)
Law Enforcement1,758 (80.8%)418 (19.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,337 (53.4%)3,780 (46.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,808 (70.5%)1,595 (29.5%)
Personal Care & Service1,106 (25.0%)3,323 (75.0%)
Total (Category)13,131 (48.7%)13,827 (51.3%)
Total (Overall)77,444 (52.3%)70,665 (47.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dutchess County are Office & Administration (16,725 | 11.3%), and Sales & Related (13,533 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Dutchess County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Dutchess County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,893 (50.9%)6,640 (49.1%)
Office & Administration4,414 (26.4%)12,311 (73.6%)
Total (Category)11,307 (37.4%)18,951 (62.6%)
Total (Overall)77,444 (52.3%)70,665 (47.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dutchess County are Construction & Extraction (6,952 | 4.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,956 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (595 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Dutchess County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Dutchess County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry387 (65.0%)208 (35.0%)
Construction & Extraction6,790 (97.7%)162 (2.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,755 (95.9%)201 (4.1%)
Total (Category)11,932 (95.4%)571 (4.6%)
Total (Overall)77,444 (52.3%)70,665 (47.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dutchess County are Transportation (4,719 | 3.2%), Production (4,512 | 3.0%), and Material Moving (2,869 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Dutchess County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Dutchess County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,257 (72.2%)1,255 (27.8%)
Transportation3,818 (80.9%)901 (19.1%)
Material Moving2,217 (77.3%)652 (22.7%)
Total (Category)9,292 (76.8%)2,808 (23.2%)
Total (Overall)77,444 (52.3%)70,665 (47.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Dutchess County

Employment Industries in Dutchess County

The major employment industries in Dutchess County include Health Care & Social Assistance (23,372 | 15.8%), Educational Services (20,540 | 13.9%), Retail Trade (15,998 | 10.8%), Professional & Scientific (11,776 | 8.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (9,678 | 6.5%).
Employment Industries in Dutchess County

Employment Industries by Sex in Dutchess County

The Dutchess County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (94.8%), Construction (91.3%), and Utilities (86.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (72.8%), Educational Services (66.7%), and Finance & Insurance (50.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dutchess County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting923 (64.5%)508 (35.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction146 (94.8%)8 (5.2%)
Construction7,967 (91.3%)755 (8.7%)
Manufacturing6,576 (69.5%)2,881 (30.5%)
Wholesale Trade1,999 (75.3%)654 (24.6%)
Retail Trade8,458 (52.9%)7,540 (47.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,485 (73.4%)1,625 (26.6%)
Utilities1,786 (86.3%)283 (13.7%)
Information1,761 (60.1%)1,171 (39.9%)
Finance & Insurance3,187 (49.5%)3,257 (50.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,621 (61.5%)1,013 (38.5%)
Professional & Scientific6,789 (57.7%)4,987 (42.3%)
Enterprise Management77 (81.0%)18 (19.0%)
Administrative & Support3,255 (61.1%)2,073 (38.9%)
Educational Services6,846 (33.3%)13,694 (66.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,362 (27.2%)17,010 (72.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,190 (58.6%)1,547 (41.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,836 (50.0%)4,842 (50.0%)
Public Administration4,664 (62.5%)2,796 (37.5%)
Total77,444 (52.3%)70,665 (47.7%)

Education in Dutchess County

School Enrollment in Dutchess County

The most common levels of schooling among the 68,574 students in Dutchess County are college / undergraduate (20,119 | 29.3%), high school (15,022 | 21.9%), and middle school (12,920 | 18.8%).
School Enrollment in Dutchess County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,3554.9%
Kindergarten2,9514.3%
Elementary School10,60615.5%
Middle School12,92018.8%
High School15,02221.9%
College / Undergraduate20,11929.3%
Graduate / Professional3,6015.2%
Total68,574100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dutchess County

Out of a total of 68,574 students who are enrolled in schools in Dutchess County, 20,024 (29.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 48,550 (70.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4,569 (56.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14,581 (89.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dutchess County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,439 (49.3%)1,478 (50.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old11,265 (85.9%)1,854 (14.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds14,581 (89.5%)1,710 (10.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9,362 (86.5%)1,468 (13.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,506 (43.4%)4,569 (56.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,517 (43.8%)5,803 (56.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,742 (46.8%)1,984 (53.2%)
35 Years and over2,148 (65.2%)1,148 (34.8%)
Total48,550 (70.8%)20,024 (29.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dutchess County

Business (13,567 | 15.2%), education (10,087 | 11.3%), science & technology (7,716 | 8.7%), social sciences (6,980 | 7.8%), and visual & performing arts (6,749 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 89,059 individuals in Dutchess County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dutchess County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4,9995.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,2104.7%
Physical & Health Sciences2,5822.9%
Psychology5,5286.2%
Social Sciences6,9807.8%
Engineering6,1416.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies6960.8%
Science & Technology7,7168.7%
Business13,56715.2%
Education10,08711.3%
Literature & Languages5,7616.5%
Liberal Arts & History4,9835.6%
Visual & Performing Arts6,7497.6%
Communications3,9874.5%
Arts & Humanities5,0735.7%
Total89,059100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Dutchess County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dutchess County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dutchess County are males with 2 vehicles (32,126, accounting for 42.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (26,679, making up 47.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dutchess County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,161 (2.9%)2,441 (3.6%)
1 Vehicle13,530 (18.1%)15,110 (22.5%)
2 Vehicles32,126 (42.9%)26,679 (39.7%)
3 Vehicles16,243 (21.7%)14,337 (21.3%)
4 Vehicles7,074 (9.5%)5,968 (8.9%)
5 or more Vehicles3,699 (4.9%)2,727 (4.1%)
Total74,833 (100.0%)67,262 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Dutchess County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dutchess County are 15 to 19 minutes (17,739 commuters, 13.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (15,444 commuters, 12.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (15,313 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Dutchess County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,1463.3%
5 to 9 Minutes11,9099.3%
10 to 14 Minutes15,31312.0%
15 to 19 Minutes17,73913.9%
20 to 24 Minutes15,44412.1%
25 to 29 Minutes7,6046.0%
30 to 34 Minutes13,75110.8%
35 to 39 Minutes3,6962.9%
40 to 44 Minutes5,7314.5%
45 to 59 Minutes11,7769.2%
60 to 89 Minutes11,7969.2%
90 or more Minutes8,7706.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Dutchess County

The most common commute times in Dutchess County are 15 to 19 minutes (8,192 commuters, 12.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (9,547 commuters, 15.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Dutchess County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,632 (3.9%)1,514 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,531 (8.2%)6,378 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,408 (11.0%)7,905 (13.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes8,192 (12.1%)9,547 (15.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes7,823 (11.6%)7,621 (12.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,480 (5.2%)4,124 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,063 (10.5%)6,688 (11.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,856 (2.8%)1,840 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,988 (4.4%)2,743 (4.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes7,530 (11.2%)4,246 (7.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes7,383 (10.9%)4,413 (7.3%)
90 or more Minutes5,595 (8.3%)3,175 (5.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dutchess County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Dutchess County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (8,895, 13.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (10,368, 17.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dutchess County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,908 (5.8%)1,267 (2.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,829 (4.2%)915 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,794 (7.1%)1,974 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM7,276 (10.8%)4,351 (7.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM6,812 (10.1%)5,813 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8,895 (13.2%)8,147 (13.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,394 (9.5%)8,286 (13.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7,196 (10.7%)10,368 (17.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,525 (5.2%)5,074 (8.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,923 (5.8%)5,286 (8.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,054 (3.0%)1,855 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM907 (1.3%)1,082 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,950 (7.3%)3,347 (5.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,018 (5.9%)2,429 (4.0%)
Total67,481 (100.0%)60,194 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Dutchess County

Occupancy by Ownership in Dutchess County

Of the total 113,972 dwellings in Dutchess County, owner-occupied units account for 78,430 (68.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 35,542 (31.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Dutchess County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units78,43068.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units35,54231.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units113,972100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Dutchess County

Occupancy by Household Size in Dutchess County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household33,01829.0%
2-Person Household38,65533.9%
3-Person Household18,71116.4%
4+ Person Household23,58820.7%
Total Housing Units113,972100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dutchess County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dutchess County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household17,041 (51.6%)15,977 (48.4%)
2-Person Household28,447 (73.6%)10,208 (26.4%)
3-Person Household14,096 (75.3%)4,615 (24.7%)
4+ Person Household18,846 (79.9%)4,742 (20.1%)
Total Housing Units78,430 (68.8%)35,542 (31.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dutchess County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dutchess County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,715 (40.6%)3,970 (59.4%)
High School Diploma16,076 (61.1%)10,235 (38.9%)
College/Associate Degree21,914 (66.5%)11,026 (33.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher37,725 (78.5%)10,311 (21.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dutchess County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dutchess County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years15,26613.4%
35 to 44 Years17,16215.1%
45 to 54 Years21,50618.9%
55 to 64 Years25,59622.5%
65 to 74 Years19,55517.2%
75 to 84 Years10,2379.0%
85 Years and Over4,6504.1%
Total113,972100.0%

Housing Finances in Dutchess County

Median Income by Occupancy in Dutchess County

Median Income by Occupancy in Dutchess County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied78,430 (68.8%)$119,339
Renter-Occupied35,542 (31.2%)$53,997
Average113,972 (100.0%)$94,578

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dutchess County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dutchess County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,296 (1.7%)1,805 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999676 (0.9%)1,191 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999897 (1.1%)1,749 (4.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,171 (1.5%)2,080 (5.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,439 (1.8%)1,545 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,880 (3.7%)3,694 (10.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,951 (7.6%)4,397 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,685 (11.1%)7,302 (20.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,037 (11.5%)3,824 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99917,407 (22.2%)4,994 (14.1%)
$150,000 or more28,991 (37.0%)2,961 (8.3%)
Total78,430 (100.0%)35,542 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dutchess County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dutchess County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,000 (1.3%)625 (1.8%)
$300 to $4993,004 (3.8%)948 (2.7%)
$500 to $7997,051 (9.0%)2,085 (5.9%)
$800 to $9995,606 (7.1%)3,242 (9.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49913,242 (16.9%)12,015 (33.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99911,887 (15.2%)8,867 (24.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49911,204 (14.3%)3,953 (11.1%)
$2,500 to $2,99910,749 (13.7%)1,135 (3.2%)
$3,000 or more14,687 (18.7%)1,187 (3.3%)
Total78,430 (100.0%)35,542 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Dutchess County

Housing Structures in Dutchess County

Housing Structures in Dutchess County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached71,80163.0%
Single Unit, Attached6,8066.0%
2 Unit Apartments6,6105.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7,7886.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,2295.5%
10 or more Apartments11,2089.8%
Mobile Home / Other3,5303.1%
Total113,972100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dutchess County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dutchess County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached65,310 (91.0%)6,491 (9.0%)
Single Unit, Attached4,879 (71.7%)1,927 (28.3%)
2 Unit Apartments1,645 (24.9%)4,965 (75.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,303 (16.7%)6,485 (83.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,062 (17.1%)5,167 (83.0%)
10 or more Apartments1,359 (12.1%)9,849 (87.9%)
Mobile Home / Other2,872 (81.4%)658 (18.6%)
Total78,430 (68.8%)35,542 (31.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dutchess County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dutchess County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room295 (0.4%)2,091 (5.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,912 (2.4%)11,553 (32.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms17,114 (21.8%)15,576 (43.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms30,889 (39.4%)4,794 (13.5%)
8 or more Rooms28,220 (36.0%)1,528 (4.3%)
Total78,430 (100.0%)35,542 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dutchess County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dutchess County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas19,501 (24.9%)12,404 (34.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5,141 (6.6%)1,972 (5.6%)
Electricity7,944 (10.1%)10,669 (30.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene42,866 (54.7%)9,439 (26.6%)
Coal or Coke73 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels2,607 (3.3%)605 (1.7%)
No Fuel Used298 (0.4%)453 (1.3%)
Total78,430 (100.0%)35,542 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Dutchess County

Household Vehicle Usage in Dutchess County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,522 (3.2%)5,671 (16.0%)
1 Vehicle20,043 (25.6%)18,699 (52.6%)
2 Vehicles33,506 (42.7%)8,853 (24.9%)
3 or more Vehicles22,359 (28.5%)2,319 (6.5%)
Total78,430 (100.0%)35,542 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Dutchess County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dutchess County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units29,54448,886
Median Property Value$323,600$361,600
Median Household Income$86,012$21,522
Monthly Housing Costs$974$14,310
Real Estate Taxes$6,537$1,263

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dutchess County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dutchess County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,838 (6.2%)721 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999757 (2.6%)613 (1.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99910,511 (35.6%)14,704 (30.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99911,882 (40.2%)23,839 (48.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,857 (9.7%)6,606 (13.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999756 (2.6%)1,579 (3.2%)
$1,000,000 or more943 (3.2%)824 (1.7%)
Total29,544 (100.0%)48,886 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dutchess County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dutchess County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,381 (4.7%)1,597 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,358 (8.0%)591 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,910 (6.5%)1,149 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,390 (11.5%)970 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,297 (14.5%)2,561 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,473 (11.8%)4,388 (9.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,266 (17.8%)5,564 (11.4%)
$150,000 or more7,469 (25.3%)12,141 (24.8%)
Total29,544 (100.0%)48,886 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dutchess County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dutchess County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,654 (25.9%)137,058 (280.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,207 (17.6%)15,822 (32.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,758 (12.7%)13,747 (28.1%)
4.0x or more12,449 (42.1%)7,004 (14.3%)
Total29,544 (100.0%)48,886 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dutchess County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dutchess County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800659 (2.2%)140 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4991,057 (3.6%)285 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,49925,227 (85.4%)795 (1.6%)
Total29,544 (100.0%)48,886 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Dutchess County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dutchess County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dutchess County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years16,255 (99.2%)131 (0.8%)
6 to 18 Years42,051 (97.8%)947 (2.2%)
19 to 25 Years26,798 (94.0%)1,716 (6.0%)
26 to 34 Years27,416 (88.2%)3,656 (11.8%)
35 to 44 Years31,504 (92.2%)2,660 (7.8%)
45 to 54 Years37,423 (95.9%)1,589 (4.1%)
55 to 64 Years42,950 (96.5%)1,550 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years30,758 (99.6%)138 (0.4%)
75 Years and older22,000 (99.8%)36 (0.2%)
Total277,155 (95.7%)12,423 (4.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dutchess County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dutchess County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born16,255 (99.2%)131 (0.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen42,051 (97.8%)947 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen26,798 (94.0%)1,716 (6.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dutchess County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dutchess County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00020,123 (94.3%)1,207 (5.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99929,403 (92.6%)2,343 (7.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99932,553 (94.3%)1,953 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99928,700 (93.6%)1,950 (6.4%)
$100,000 and over156,757 (97.6%)3,823 (2.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dutchess County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dutchess County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,051 (30.8%)12,066 (73.6%)
6 to 18 Years10,396 (24.2%)34,257 (79.7%)
19 to 25 Years5,161 (18.1%)22,222 (77.9%)
25 to 34 Years6,395 (20.6%)22,000 (70.8%)
35 to 44 Years6,111 (17.9%)26,809 (78.5%)
45 to 54 Years6,407 (16.4%)32,321 (82.9%)
55 to 64 Years8,758 (19.7%)37,251 (83.7%)
65 to 74 Years28,634 (92.7%)20,048 (64.9%)
75 Years and over21,862 (99.2%)14,343 (65.1%)
Total98,775 (34.1%)221,317 (76.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dutchess County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dutchess County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)70 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years1,725 (8.1%)748 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,990 (9.3%)2,150 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years5,702 (9.8%)6,958 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,322 (22.5%)3,879 (24.1%)
75 Years and over3,936 (42.7%)5,883 (45.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dutchess County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Dutchess County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)70 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years137 (0.6%)123 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years297 (0.9%)154 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,410 (2.4%)1,100 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,582 (10.7%)1,008 (6.2%)
75 Years and over2,045 (22.2%)2,316 (18.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Dutchess County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years221 (1.0%)171 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years237 (0.7%)332 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years802 (1.4%)960 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years490 (3.3%)608 (3.8%)
75 Years and over776 (8.4%)1,173 (9.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Dutchess County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,477 (7.0%)434 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years2,076 (6.5%)1,483 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,482 (4.3%)2,780 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years537 (3.6%)956 (5.9%)
75 Years and over947 (10.3%)1,456 (11.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Dutchess County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years252 (1.2%)25 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years470 (1.5%)365 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years2,709 (4.6%)3,839 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,528 (10.3%)2,533 (15.7%)
75 Years and over1,818 (19.7%)4,209 (32.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Dutchess County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years520 (2.5%)122 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years333 (1.0%)252 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,198 (2.1%)1,666 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years376 (2.5%)562 (3.5%)
75 Years and over807 (8.8%)1,790 (14.0%)

Technology Access in Dutchess County

Computing Device Access in Dutchess County

Computing Device Access in Dutchess County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop95,46983.8%
Smartphone98,96386.8%
Tablet76,54367.2%
No Computing Device5,8235.1%
Total113,972100.0%

Internet Access in Dutchess County

Internet Access in Dutchess County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2400.2%
Broadband Home92,61481.3%
Cellular Data Only9,8468.6%
Satellite Internet4,1203.6%
No Internet9,3108.2%
Total113,972100.0%

Dutchess County Summary

Dutchess County is located in the southeastern part of New York State, in the Hudson Valley region. It is bordered by the Hudson River to the east, Putnam County to the north, Columbia County to the east, and Ulster County to the west. The county seat is the city of Poughkeepsie.

History

Dutchess County was established in 1683, when it was created from the northern part of Ulster County. It was named after Mary of Modena, the Duchess of York. The county was originally part of the Province of New York, and was one of the original twelve counties of the state.
During the American Revolution, Dutchess County was a major center of activity. The county was home to many prominent figures of the Revolution, including General Philip Schuyler, General George Clinton, and General Alexander McDougall.
In the 19th century, Dutchess County was an important center of industry. The county was home to many factories, including the Dutchess County Iron Works, which produced iron products for the Union Army during the Civil War.

Geography

Dutchess County covers an area of 837 square miles, making it the second-largest county in New York State. The county is divided into two distinct regions: the Hudson Valley and the Taconic Mountains. The Hudson Valley is a flat, low-lying region, while the Taconic Mountains are a rugged, mountainous region.
The Hudson River forms the eastern border of the county, while the Taconic Mountains form the western border. The county is home to several rivers, including the Fishkill, Wappinger, and Roeliff Jansen Kill.

Economy

Dutchess County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. The county is home to several large companies, including IBM, PepsiCo, and GlobalFoundries.
Agriculture is an important part of the county’s economy. The county is home to many farms, which produce a variety of crops, including apples, corn, and hay.
Tourism is also an important part of the county’s economy. The county is home to many attractions, including the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, and the Walkway Over the Hudson.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Dutchess County had a population of 297,488. The population is predominantly white (86.3%), with smaller percentages of African Americans (7.2%), Hispanics (4.7%), and Asians (1.7%).
The median household income in the county is $68,837, and the median home value is $269,400. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

Conclusion

Dutchess County is a diverse and vibrant county in the Hudson Valley region of New York State. It has a rich history, a diverse economy, and a population that is predominantly white. The county is home to many attractions, including the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, and the Walkway Over the Hudson. Dutchess County is an important part of the state of New York, and its economy and population continue to grow.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Dutchess County?
Total Population of Dutchess County is 296,467.
What is the Total Male Population of Dutchess County?
Total Male Population of Dutchess County is 148,112.
What is the Total Female Population of Dutchess County?
Total Female Population of Dutchess County is 148,355.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dutchess County?
There are 99.84 Males per 100 Females in Dutchess County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dutchess County?
There are 100.16 Females per 100 Males in Dutchess County.
What is the Median Population Age in Dutchess County?
Median Population Age in Dutchess County is 42.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dutchess County
Average Family Size in Dutchess County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dutchess County
Average Household Size in Dutchess County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dutchess County?
Per Capita income in Dutchess County is $49,379.
What is the Median Family Income in Dutchess County?
Median Family Income in Dutchess County is $118,875.
What is the Median Household income in Dutchess County?
Median Household Income in Dutchess County is $94,578.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dutchess County?
Income or Wage Gap in Dutchess County is 31.6%.
Women in Dutchess County earn 68.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Dutchess County?
Family Income Deficit in Dutchess County is $10,949.
Families that are below poverty line in Dutchess County earn $10,949 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dutchess County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dutchess County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dutchess County?
There are 156,113 People in the Labor Forcein in Dutchess County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dutchess County?
62.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Dutchess County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dutchess County?
Unemployment Rate in Dutchess County is 5.0%.