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
88th
Median Household Income $86,271 +14.8% #395 / 3,222
88th
Median Age 44.1 years +13.4% #914 / 3,222
72th
Median Home Value $352,500 +25.0% #405 / 3,222
87th
Median Gross Rent $1,425 +22.5% #294 / 3,222
91th
Poverty Rate 14.6% +16.2% #1,882 / 3,222
42th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.9%
Native Born
8.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$86,271 +14.8% vs nat'l
Rank #395 of 3,222
88th percentile
Per Capita Income
$47,778 +15.8% vs nat'l
Rank #282 of 3,222
91th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.6% +16.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,882 of 3,222
42th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.4% +2.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,256 of 3,222
30th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.2% +13.4% vs nat'l
Rank #338 of 3,222
90th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.6 min +7.1% vs nat'l
Rank #958 of 3,222
70th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$352,500 +25.0% vs nat'l
Rank #405 of 3,222
87th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,425 +22.5% vs nat'l
Rank #294 of 3,222
91th percentile
Homeownership Rate
69.9% +8.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,301 of 3,222
29th percentile
69.9% Homeownership

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Health

93.1% of residents in Ulster County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.

93.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.1% +1.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,377 of 3,222
57th percentile

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.