Poughkeepsie, NY Population by Year

In 2023, the population of Poughkeepsie was 31,772, a 0.54% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Poughkeepsie's population was 31,946, a decline of 0.30% compared to a population of 32,041 in 2021.
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Updated Aug 1, 2024

Poughkeepsie, NY population between 2000 and 2023

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Poughkeepsie increased by 1,805. In this period, the peak population was 32,041 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 29,967 - -
2001 30,156 189 0.63%
2002 30,240 84 0.28%
2003 30,335 95 0.31%
2004 30,320 -15 -0.05%
2005 30,094 -226 -0.75%
2006 29,886 -208 -0.69%
2007 29,646 -240 -0.80%
2008 29,501 -145 -0.49%
2009 29,398 -103 -0.35%
2010 30,834 1,436 4.88%
2011 30,802 -32 -0.10%
2012 30,629 -173 -0.56%
2013 30,480 -149 -0.49%
2014 30,375 -105 -0.34%
2015 30,323 -52 -0.17%
2016 30,133 -190 -0.63%
2017 30,407 274 0.91%
2018 30,422 15 0.05%
2019 30,394 -28 -0.09%
2020 31,564 1,170 3.85%
2021 32,041 477 1.51%
2022 31,946 -95 -0.30%
2023 31,772 -174 -0.54%
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Poughkeepsie, NY population from 2000 to 2023

From 2000 to 2010, Poughkeepsie's population increased by 867 (2.89%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Poughkeepsie's population increased by 730 (2.37%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .

After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Poughkeepsie's population increased by 208 (0.66%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.

FIGURE 1

Poughkeepsie's population from 2000 to 2023.

The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 31,772.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).

Between the year 2000 and 2023, Poughkeepsie's population peaked in year 2021 at 32,041.

Between the year 2000 and 2023, Poughkeepsie's population was lowest in year 2009 at 29,398.

Poughkeepsie, NY annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Poughkeepsie grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.

From 2000 to 2023, Poughkeepsie had an average annual population growth rate of 0.26% per year. Overall the population grew 6.02% between 2000 and 2023.

FIGURE 2

Poughkeepsie annual population growth rate

The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.26% per year.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).

From 2009 to 2010 Poughkeepsie population grew the most, with an increase of 1,436 people (a 4.88% year-on-year increase)..

From 2006 to 2007 Poughkeepsie population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 240 people (a 0.80% year-on-year decline).

Things to know

Is Poughkeepsie, NY population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Poughkeepsie's population decreased by 269 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 95 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 174 (0.54%) between 2022 and 2023.

How has the population of Poughkeepsie, NY changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2013 and 2023, population of Poughkeepsie increased by 1,292 (4.24%). The population was highest at 32,041 in the year 2021 and lowest at 30,133 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.42%.

References

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2024
Poughkeepsie, NY Annual Population and Growth Analysis Dataset: A Comprehensive Overview of Population Changes and Yearly Growth Rates in Poughkeepsie from 2000 to 2023 // 2024 Edition
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2018-2022
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Poughkeepsie population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Poughkeepsie across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Poughkeepsie was 31,772, a 0.54% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Poughkeepsie population was 31,946, a decline of 0.30% compared to a population of 32,041 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Poughkeepsie increased by 1,805. In this period, the peak population was 32,041 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Poughkeepsie is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Poughkeepsie population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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