Ulster County Summary

Life in Ulster County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Ulster County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ulster County:

  • The population in Ulster County is 182,153.

  • The median home value in Ulster County is $388,279.

  • The median income in Ulster County is $77,197.

  • The median rent in Ulster County is $1,269.

  • The unemployment rate in Ulster County is 5.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Ulster County is 14.7%.

  • The average high in Ulster County is 64.8° and there are 105.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Ulster County

List Of Cities & Towns in Ulster County

Kingston, NY Population 24,018

New Paltz, NY Population 7,732

Highland, NY Population 6,545

Ellenville, NY Population 4,213

Saugerties, NY Population 3,892

Marlboro, NY Population 3,635

Port Ewen, NY Population 3,441

Hurley, NY Population 3,370

Woodstock, NY Population 2,873

Lincoln Park, NY Population 2,375

Lake Katrine, NY Population 2,357

Saugerties South, NY Population 2,224

Glasco, NY Population 2,134

Kerhonkson, NY Population 2,038

Stone Ridge, NY Population 1,900

Wallkill, NY Population 1,859

Milton CDP (Ulster County), NY Population 1,835

Tillson, NY Population 1,782

West Hurley, NY Population 1,608

Clintondale, NY Population 1,493

Walker Valley, NY Population 1,440

Plattekill, NY Population 1,410

Shokan, NY Population 1,294

Napanoch, NY Population 843

Hillside, NY Population 754

Zena, NY Population 726

Gardiner, NY Population 637

Rifton, NY Population 548

Watchtower, NY Population 545

High Falls, NY Population 482

Cragsmoor, NY Population 472

Pine Hill, NY Population 360

Accord, NY Population 350

East Kingston, NY Population 326

Malden-on-Hudson, NY Population 321

Phoenicia, NY Population 266

Rosendale Hamlet, NY Population 0

Map Of Ulster County

Ulster County, NY Weather

  • The average high in Ulster County is 64.8°.

  • There are 77.81 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 105.8 inches of rain each year with 17.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:32 hours of sun each day in Ulster County.

StatUlster County
Mean High64.8
Nice Days77.81
Rainfall105.8
Snowfall17.0
Sunny_hours4:32
64.8°
Average High
105.8
Inches of Rain

Ulster County Photos

Downtown Ellenvillec Ny
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Case | GFDL
Hudson River From Bear Mountain Bridge
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL
Stockade Districtc Kingstonc Ny
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Case | CC BY-SA 3.0
Kingston Ny City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Alexisrael | CC BY-SA 3.0
Kingston Citibus
Source: Wikipedia User AEMoreira042281 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Hudson River From Bear Mountain Bridge
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL

Ulster County Demographics

Population over time in Ulster County

The current population in Ulster County is 182,153. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 181,862 2.0%
2021 178,371 -0.2%
2020 178,665 -

Gender in Ulster County

  • Ulster County is 50.1% female with 91,179 female residents.

  • Ulster County is 49.9% male with 90,973 male residents.

Female
50.1% (91,179)
Male
49.9% (90,973)
Gender Ulster County NY USA
Female 50.1% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Ulster County

Ulster County is:

  • 74.7% White with 136,031 White residents.

  • 5.6% African American with 10,187 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 105 American Indian residents.

  • 1.9% Asian with 3,502 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 32 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.1% Other with 1,926 Other residents.

  • 5.6% Two Or More with 10,216 Two Or More residents.

  • 11.1% Hispanic with 20,154 Hispanic residents.

White
74.7% (136,031)
African American
5.6% (10,187)
American Indian
0.1% (105)
Asian
1.9% (3,502)
Hawaiian
0.0% (32)
Other
1.1% (1,926)
Two Or More
5.6% (10,216)
Hispanic
11.1% (20,154)

Table: Ulster County By Race

Race Ulster County NY USA
White 74.7% 53.8% 58.9%
African American 5.6% 13.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.9% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 1.1% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.6% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 11.1% 19.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Ulster County, New York

  • 5.5% of households in Ulster County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.1% of households in Ulster County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Ulster County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Ulster County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Ulster County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Ulster County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Ulster County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Ulster County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Ulster County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Ulster County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.5% (10,077)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.1% (7,534)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.9% (12,552)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.2% (13,074)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.5% (17,351)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.9% (28,924)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.9% (19,807)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.1% (32,959)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.6% (17,415)
$200,000 or more
12.3% (22,456)
Income Ulster County NY USA
Less than $10,000 5.5% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.1% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.9% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.2% 6.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.5% 9.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.9% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.9% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.1% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.6% 9.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 12.3% 15.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ulster County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Ulster County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Ulster County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Ulster County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Ulster County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Ulster County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Ulster County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Ulster County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Ulster County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Ulster County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (3,643)
9-12th Grade
6% (10,929)
High School / GED
28% (51,002)
Some College
18% (32,787)
Associate's Degree
10% (18,215)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (34,609)
Master's Degree
12% (21,858)
Professional Degree
3% (5,464)
Doctorate Degree
2% (3,643)
Education Ulster County NY USA
< 9th Grade 1% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 28% 25% 26%
Some College 18% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 12% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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