Dutchess County
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- Population
- 298,220
- Area
- 795.6 sq mi (2,060.6 km²), 29.7 sq mi water
- Median age
- 42.5
- Households
- 116,275
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $99,478
- Median house value
- $400,600
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Dutchess County
Local News
Mid Hudson News
Published 9 hours agoThe true meaning of Labor Day (VIDEO)
GOSHEN- Labor Day isn’t just an extra day off or an excuse to fire up the grill. It’s a reminder that every safe workplace, fair wage, and weekend we take for granted exists because every day people stood up and demanded dignity for their labor. We asked union members at a rally…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 08United Way to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 with day of service projects
POUGHKEEPSIE- As the nation prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region is organizing a series of volunteer projects aimed at turning remembrance into community service. The local United Way has been selected to…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 07Giving thanks to God’s creatures
CARMEL – Fido, Erin, Princess, Magoo, Simba and Beauregard are all special family members. The four-legged friends had their day at the Mt. Carmel Bible Church when Pastor Andrew Columbia officiated over a Blessing of the Pets quoting Bible scriptures of God’s love for His…
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Published September 07Consider becoming a Master Gardener volunteer
MIDDLETOWN- Whether you have just started to get into gardening, or you’ve always loved gardening, if you would like to increase your knowledge and share it with others, consider becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Orange County. The…
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Published 8 hours agoMonroe-Woodbury tops Warwick in clash of Section 9 girls’ soccer champions (VIDEO)
CENTRAL VALLEY – Perennial Section 9 girls’ soccer power Monroe-Woodbury made a statement Wednesday, knocking off Warwick 4-2 in a battle of defending champions. The Crusaders, who captured the Section 9 Class AA title last year, came out on top against the Wildcats, the 2025…