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Dutchess County, New York has 205,734 active registered voters — 27.2% Republican, 36.5% Democratic, and 29.9% with no party affiliation, as of June 2026.
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How Dutchess County voted for president
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Dutchess County at a glance.
Dutchess County had an estimated 299,963 residents in July 2024, the 15th most populous of New York's 62 counties, up 1.0% since the 2020 census. Of those, 246,206 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 20.2% are 65 or older. Its 205,734 active registered voters equal about 83.6% of that voting-age population.
It covers 796 square miles of land (377 people per square mile). The largest towns and cities are Poughkeepsie (45,708), Poughkeepsie (32,293), East Fishkill (29,755), Wappinger (28,228) and Fishkill (22,947). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 42.5, a median household income of $99,478, 41.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 69.2% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 151,772 votes were cast for president, about 61.6% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 52.7% and the Republican ticket 47.3%. The two-party margin moved from D+8.6 in 2008 to D+5.4 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 299,963
- Population (2020 census base)
- 297,023
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 246,206
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 83.6
- Residents 65 and older
- 20.2%
- People per square mile
- 377
- Land area
- 796 sq mi
- Median age
- 42.5
- Median household income
- $99,478
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 41.6%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69.2%
Largest towns and cities
- Poughkeepsie 45,708
- Poughkeepsie 32,293
- East Fishkill 29,755
- Wappinger 28,228
- Fishkill 22,947
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.7% | 47.3% | D+5.4 | 151,772 |
| 2020 | 53.9% | 44.3% | D+9.6 | 151,122 |
| 2016 | 47.3% | 48.4% | R+1.1 | 120,199 |
| 2012 | 52.5% | 45.8% | D+6.7 | 114,142 |
| 2008 | 53.7% | 45.1% | D+8.6 | 132,302 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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