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New Paltz

New York · 7,324 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 $46,528. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,000. At a median age of 22.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,324
+21%since 2000
from 6,034 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,157 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 3,425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.5
+1%since 2000
from 22.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024New Paltz
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,528
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,747 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,564
+85%since 2000
from $11,644 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,313
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
27.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
73.0% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+8%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(4,787)
Black6.5%(479)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(1,053)
Asian7.9%(577)
Other3.1%(226)
Diversity Score64.3%(4,708)
Diversity Score
64
+16%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
61.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Paltz, New York?

New Paltz, New York has about 7,324 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Paltz, New York earns about $46,528 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 $287,000, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.

How educated are people in New Paltz, New York?

About 69.3% 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 31.1% 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 1,861 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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