Ulster County's estimated 2026 population is 183,565 with a growth rate of 0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ulster County is the 20th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 182,422 and has seen a growth of 0.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.1 years
Female: 45.2 years
Male: 43 years
There are 151,387 adults, (38,843 of whom are seniors) in Ulster County.
Female: 91,784 (50.3%)
Male: 90,817 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Ulster County includes 74.62% White, 6.21% Black or African American, 4.76% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136,255 | 74.62% |
| Two or more races | 21,612 | 11.84% |
| Black or African American | 11,342 | 6.21% |
| Other race | 8,688 | 4.76% |
| Asian | 3,913 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 751 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.02% |
Ulster County's average per capita income is $56,130. Household income levels show a median of $86,271. The poverty rate stands at 14.64%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $134,447 | - |
| Families | $113,659 | $144,984 |
| Households | $86,271 | $117,353 |
| Non Families | $48,476 | $74,128 |
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