Beacon, New York
Beacon: city in Dutchess County, New York, United States
About
Beacon is a city located in the county of Dutchess in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,541 and a population density of 1,231 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,930 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Beacon
| Population | 13,930 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Dutchess County |
| Postal code | 12508 |
| Phone Area Codes | 845 |
| Area | 12.63 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5048,-73.9696 |
| Altitude | 138 feet / 42 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:21:06 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,103 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Beacon is located at 41°30'17"N 73°58'10"W (41.5048200, -73.9695800).
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Official website of Beacon
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Beacon decreased by 11.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,541 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,747 | -13.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,641 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,501 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,410 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,503 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,450 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,462 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,767 | 2.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,968 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,930 | -0.27% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Beacon
1City Hall of Beacon
Beacon, NY 12508 View details
Phone: +18458385000 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Beacon, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193353 | Mount Saint Mary College | Newburgh (NY) | 12550 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to Beacon, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| POU | Poughkeepsie station | 41 Main St. | RAIL |
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
| RHI | Rhinecliff–Kingston station | Hutton and Charles Sts. | RAIL |
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Beacon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Post Office | Beacon (NY) | 12508 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Beacon, Iowa human settlement in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 488 people.
Other cities in Dutchess County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dutchess County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie | 42,942 | The county seat of Dutchess County, New York. |
| East Fishkill | 29,503 | City in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America |
| Beekman | 14,344 | Town of the United States |
| Pleasant Valley | 9,615 | Human settlement in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America |
| Pawling | 8,165 | Village in Dutchess County, New York, USA |
| Chestnut Ridge | 7,994 | Town in Rockland County, New York, USA |
| Rhinebeck | 7,792 | Village in New York |
| Myers Corner | 6,790 | Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York |
| Wappingers Falls | 5,509 | Village in New York |
| Amenia | 4,385 | Town in Dutchess County, New York |
| Bethel | 4,159 | Town in Sullivan County, New York, USA |
| Spackenkill | 4,123 | Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York |
| Haviland | 3,634 | City in Kiowa County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Red Oaks Mill | 3,613 | Hamlet (and census-designated place) in Dutchess County, in the U. |
| Brinckerhoff | 2,900 | Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York |
| Crown Heights | 2,840 | Neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City |
Distance to Other Cities
Beacon distances to largest New York cities