Dutchess County, New York

NY · FIPS 36027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 298,220 #245 / 3,222
92th
Median Household Income $99,478 +32.4% #173 / 3,222
95th
Median Age 42.5 years +9.3% #1,350 / 3,222
58th
Median Home Value $400,600 +42.1% #284 / 3,222
91th
Median Gross Rent $1,582 +36.0% #201 / 3,222
94th
Poverty Rate 8.4% -33.1% #448 / 3,222
86th

Demographics

Dutchess County has a population of 298,220, making it the #245 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

88.3%
Native Born
11.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Dutchess County is $99,478, ranking #173 out of 3,222 counties — 32.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.4% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.

Median Household Income
$99,478 +32.4% vs nat'l
Rank #173 of 3,222
95th percentile
Per Capita Income
$53,683 +30.1% vs nat'l
Rank #149 of 3,222
95th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.4% −33.1% vs nat'l
Rank #448 of 3,222
86th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.2% −1.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,149 of 3,222
33th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.6% +23.5% vs nat'l
Rank #235 of 3,222
93th percentile
Mean Commute Time
33.5 min +21.3% vs nat'l
Rank #425 of 3,222
87th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Dutchess County is $400,600 (+42.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,582/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.2%.

Median Home Value
$400,600 +42.1% vs nat'l
Rank #284 of 3,222
91th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,582 +36.0% vs nat'l
Rank #201 of 3,222
94th percentile
Homeownership Rate
69.2% +7.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,386 of 3,222
26th percentile
69.2% Homeownership

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Health

96.1% of residents in Dutchess County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.

96.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1% +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #244 of 3,222
92th percentile

About Dutchess County, New York

Dutchess County, New York has a total population of 298,220, making it the 245th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dutchess County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Dutchess County is $99,478, which ranks #173 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.

The median home value in Dutchess County is $400,600, 42.1% above the national median. Renters in Dutchess County pay a median gross rent of $1,582 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Dutchess County, 41.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.5 min.

Dutchess County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (9.2%).

All data for Dutchess County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.