Ulster County, NY

County

Demographics of Ulster

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

38.2%

Households with Children

23.0%

School Enrollment K-12

15,865

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.3%
School Age (5-17): 12.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.4%
Working Age (35-54): 25.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.1%
Seniors (65+): 21.3%

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: 7.8%
High School / GED: 27.5%
Some College or Associate's: 26.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.2%

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: 14.4%
Single Parents: 8.5%
Couples & Adults: 34.7%
Living Alone: 42.3%

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: 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 5.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 17.9%
Puerto Rican: 36.0%
Cuban: 7.6%
Dominican: 8.7%
Central American: 9.1%
South American: 10.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%

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: 39.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 60.6%

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: 52.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.5%
Caribbean: 14.0%
Other Black: 31.9%

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: 72.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.2%

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: 87.9%
Spanish: 7.1%
European & Indo-European: 3.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.3%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.4%

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: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 3.8%
Middle School (5-8): 4.1%
High School (9-12): 4.1%
College / Graduate: 6.8%
Not Enrolled: 79.4%

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

Cities in Ulster County

Neighborhoods in Ulster County

Galeville / Red Mills

Tuthilltown / Benton Corners

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