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 | |
| Median Household Income | $99,478 | +32.4% | #173 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,350 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $400,600 | +42.1% | #284 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,582 | +36.0% | #201 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | -33.1% | #448 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.1% of residents in Dutchess County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
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.