Poughkeepsie Population 2026
Poughkeepsie has a population of 30,371, making it the #1536 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New York. It is about 290× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,371
Rank in United States
#1536
Coordinates
41.70°N, 73.92°W
~62 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
409 km
254 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New York
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,804,190 | #1 |
| Buffalo | 258,071 | #82 |
| Rochester | 209,802 | #112 |
| Yonkers | 201,116 | #122 |
| Syracuse | 144,142 | #193 |
| Amherst | 122,366 | #235 |
| Albany | 101,228 | #318 |
| West Albany | 93,794 | #358 |
Cities near Poughkeepsie
- Newburgh28,290 people · ~23 km away
- Kingston23,436 people · ~26 km away
- Kiryas Joel32,954 people · ~45 km away
- Middletown27,812 people · ~50 km away
- Danbury84,657 people · ~52 km away
- New City33,559 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie has a population of 30,371 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1536 biggest city in United States.
What state is Poughkeepsie in?
Poughkeepsie is located in New York, United States.
Is Poughkeepsie the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 409 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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