Dutchess County, New York

The median household income in Dutchess County, New York is $97,273, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Dutchess County is $51,784, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $97,273.

Dutchess County's median household income of $97,273 is higher than the New York state average of $76,433. The per capita income is $51,784, compared to the state average of $41,133.

The per capita income in Dutchess County, New York is $51,784, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Dutchess County's median household income of $97,273 is higher than the New York average of $76,433. This difference of $20,840 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Dutchess County ranks #9 out of 62 counties in New York by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $97,273 and per capita income of $51,784, it falls in the top third of counties statewide.