Ulster County, NY Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Ulster County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 170,655 | 19,009,591 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 147.1 | 348.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.19% | 0.06% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.9 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 72,168 | 7,641,851 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ulster County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Ulster County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,568 | $85,191 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.40% | 4.93% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Ulster County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $324,106 | $436,407 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,334 | $1,576 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.7% | 54.2% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Ulster County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 21.9 | 29.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 15.6% | 13.4% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Ulster County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Ulster County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Ulster County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Ulster County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.4% | 17.4% | 19.0% |