Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown metropolitan area

The Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in New York's Hudson Valley, with the cities of Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, and Middletown as its principal cities.[1] As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 670,301[2] The area was centered on the urban area of Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Location of the Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown Metropolitan Statistical Area in New York

The Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown MSA is a component of the New York–Newark–Bridgeport, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 22,232,494 as of July 1, 2009.[3]

In February 2013, the MSA was deleted, and the constituent counties became part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metropolitan Statistical Areas.[4] During this time, the counties were split into two metropolitan divisions: Orange County was a part of the New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division, while Dutchess County was in the Dutchess County-Putnam County, NY Metropolitan Division.[5] The MSA was restored as a separate entity in September 2018.[6]

Counties

Communities

Cities

Towns

Villages

Census-designated places

Hamlet

Demographics

2010 Census

As of the census of 2010, there were 670,301 people, 233,890 households, and 164,352 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 78.50% White, 10.10% African American, 0.40% Native American, 2.90% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 5.20% from other races, and 2.90%% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.7% of the population.

2000 Census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 621,517 people, 214,324 households, and 153,660 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 83.68% White, 8.64% African American, 0.29% Native American, 1.96% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.31% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.30% of the population.

The median income for a household in the MSA was $52,572, and the median income for a family was $61,805. Males had a median income of $43,970 versus $30,764 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $22,769.

Colleges and universities

Transportation

Major infrastructure includes:

  • Commercial bus companies serving Newburgh, and other cities along the Hudson River, ultimately having a destination in Albany or in New York City.

See also

References
  1. List of principal cities of Metropolitan Statistical Areas as of 2008
  2. "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-01)". 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Archived from the original (CSV) on March 26, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-26.
  3. "Table 2. Annual Estimates of the Population of Combined Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-02)". 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Archived from the original (CSV) on April 20, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-26.
  4. "Transitioning to the New OMB 2013 Metropolitan Area Definitions" (PDF). Federal Housing Finance Agency. p. 25. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  5. "OMB Bulletin No. 13-01" (PDF). Office of Management and Budget. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
  6. United States Office of Management and Budget (14 September 2018). "OMB Bulletin No. 18-04" (PDF). Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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