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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Ulster County

New York · 177,749 residents · 1,124.236 sq mi
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Ulster County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,551. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $111,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

177,749
+8%since 1990
from 165,304 in 1990
1990 – 2025
158 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 147 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+11%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
164K169K174K179K184K1990201020202024Ulster County
2024183K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,551
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,033 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,846
+40%since 1990
from $14,921 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$111,500
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $114,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$626
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $529 in 1990
US average: $602
68.0%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
32.0% rent
2.6
−22%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93%(153,673)
Black4.6%(7,673)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(6,496)
Asian1.1%(1,890)
Diversity Score24.5%(40,541)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(152,064)
Black5.1%(9,044)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(10,941)
Asian1.2%(2,169)
Diversity Score28.9%(51,405)
29
+18%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−15%since 1990
from 21.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ulster County, New York?

Ulster County, New York has about 177,749 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ulster County, New York?

The typical household in Ulster County, New York earns about $42,551 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ulster County, New York expensive?

In Ulster County, New York, the median home is worth about $111,500, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Ulster County, New York?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ulster County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ulster County, New York?

About 11.4% of people in Ulster County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ulster County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Ulster County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,445 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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