Economy & Jobs — Poughkeepsie, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,741 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $43,459 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 16,762 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.2% |
| Professional | 13.0% |
| Arts Food | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 318 |
| Fast Food | 259 |
| Physician Offices | 130 |
| Law Offices | 122 |
| Dental Offices | 114 |
| Auto Repair | 109 |
| Gas Stations | 95 |
| Beauty Salons | 95 |
| Insurance Agencies | 92 |
| Child Day Care | 90 |
| Coffee Shops | 90 |
| Real Estate Offices | 83 |
| Grocery Stores | 80 |
| Commercial Banks | 60 |
| Liquor Stores | 58 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
