Poughquag is a somewhat small town located in the state of New York. With a population of 8,169 people and two associated neighborhoods, Poughquag is the 216th largest community in New York.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Poughquag is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Poughquag is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Poughquag who work in office and administrative support (13.50%), management occupations (13.14%), and teaching (11.98%). A relatively large number of people in Poughquag telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 12.44% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Because of many things, Poughquag is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Poughquag a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Poughquag has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Poughquag’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. In Poughquag, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 36.05 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. Poughquag is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 43.66% of adults in Poughquag have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Poughquag in 2022 was $52,965, which is upper middle income relative to New York, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $211,860 for a family of four. Poughquag is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Poughquag home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Poughquag residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Poughquag include Italian, Irish, German, English, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Poughquag is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
