Dutchess County's estimated 2026 population is 302,160 with a growth rate of 0.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dutchess County is the 15th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 297,721 and has seen a growth of 1.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.5 years
Female: 43.6 years
Male: 41.4 years
There are 243,404 adults, (57,052 of whom are seniors) in Dutchess County.
Female: 149,844 (50.2%)
Male: 148,376 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Dutchess County includes 68.84% White, 9.84% Black or African American, 5.92% other race, 3.45% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 205,306 | 68.84% |
| Two or more races | 33,666 | 11.29% |
| Black or African American | 29,357 | 9.84% |
| Other race | 17,649 | 5.92% |
| Asian | 10,300 | 3.45% |
| Native American | 1,824 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.04% |
Dutchess County's average per capita income is $62,218. Household income levels show a median of $99,478. The poverty rate stands at 8.43%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $143,578 | $179,613 |
| Families | $127,730 | $160,973 |
| Households | $99,478 | $134,011 |
| Non Families | $56,519 | $83,168 |
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