New Paltz, NY

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in New Paltz

Neighborhood

Ulster, NY

Butterville / Ohioville

Clintondale Station / Oakes

Tuthilltown / Benton Corners

Ardonia / Tuckers Corner

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of New Paltz

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

73.3%

Households with Children

13.6%

School Enrollment K-12

423

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 0.6%
School Age (5-17): 8.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 68.6%
Working Age (35-54): 9.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 5.2%
Seniors (65+): 7.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.0%
High School / GED: 13.4%
Some College or Associate's: 10.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 73.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 6.8%
Single Parents: 6.8%
Couples & Adults: 12.6%
Living Alone: 73.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 15.0%
Asian: 5.7%
Black or African American: 7.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 15.2%
South Asian: 65.1%
Southeast Asian: 12.9%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 6.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 23.1%
Puerto Rican: 10.6%
Cuban: 8.5%
Dominican: 15.8%
Central American: 6.2%
South American: 28.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.6%
Other White: 61.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 33.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 6.7%
Caribbean: 20.5%
Other Black: 39.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 71.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 82.2%
Spanish: 9.9%
European & Indo-European: 1.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.1%
Elementary (1-4): 2.4%
Middle School (5-8): 2.6%
High School (9-12): 2.1%
College / Graduate: 58.6%
Not Enrolled: 34.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources