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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Paltz

New York · 5,463 residents · 1.762 sq mi
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New Paltz has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,241. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $118,000. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,463
−9%vs 2000
vs 6,034 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,100 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 3,425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
21.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 22.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024New Paltz
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,241
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,747 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,530
−18%vs 2000
vs $11,644 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.1%
−11.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$118,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $124,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$580
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $641 in 2000
US average: $450
35.2%
+7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.8% in 2000
64.8% rent
4.3
−24%vs 2000
vs 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(4,232)
Black7.1%(431)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(720)
Asian6.9%(418)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.2%(3,331)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(4,494)
Black11%(599)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(462)
Asian4.1%(223)
Other2.7%(147)
Diversity Score50.8%(2,775)
51
−8%vs 2000
vs 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.0%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
26.6%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Paltz, New York?

New Paltz, New York has about 5,463 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Paltz, New York?

The typical household in New Paltz, New York earns about $27,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Paltz, New York expensive?

In New Paltz, New York, the median home is worth about $118,000, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in New Paltz, New York?

About 48.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Paltz, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Paltz, New York?

About 25.1% of people in New Paltz, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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