Ulster County, New York
NY · FIPS 36111 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 182,601 | — | #375 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $86,271 | +14.8% | #395 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.1 years | +13.4% | #914 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $352,500 | +25.0% | #405 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,425 | +22.5% | #294 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | +16.2% | #1,882 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ulster County has a population of 182,601, making it the #375 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ulster County is $86,271, ranking #395 out of 3,222 counties — 14.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Ulster County is $352,500 (+25.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,425/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.9%.
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93.1% of residents in Ulster County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.
About Ulster County, New York
Ulster County, New York has a total population of 182,601, making it the 375th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ulster County is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ulster County is $86,271, which ranks #395 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Ulster County is $352,500, 25.0% above the national median. Renters in Ulster County pay a median gross rent of $1,425 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ulster County, 38.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.6 min.
Ulster County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.2%) and Two or More Races (6.3%).
All data for Ulster County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.