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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Paltz

New York · 6,034 residents · 1.762 sq mi
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New Paltz has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,747. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $124,300. At a median age of 22.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 22.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,034
+10%since 1990
from 5,463 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,425 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 3,100 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
22.2
+2%since 1990
from 21.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024New Paltz
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,747
−39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,241 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,644
+22%since 1990
from $9,530 in 1990
US average: $21,522
36.9%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 25.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$124,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $118,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$641
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $580 in 1990
US average: $602
27.8%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 35.2% in 1990
72.2% rent
5.7
+32%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

54.3%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 48.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 93.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.8%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 26.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 6,034 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Paltz, New York earns about $21,747 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 $124,300, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in New Paltz, New York?

About 54.3% 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 36.9% of people in New Paltz, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Paltz, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, New Paltz, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 571 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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