Demographic Profile

Ulster County

TSAC-CFD-36111

Snapshot

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Total Population
182153
CAGR (2011-2025)
-0.03 %
Median Age
44.2 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
20.5 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
182153
Sex Ratio
99.8 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.2 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.03 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Ulster County, NY, exhibits a slight population decline over the past 13 years (-0.03% CAGR), contrasting with a modest growth of 0.2% in the last year. The median age of 44.2 is notably higher than the state average of 39.3, indicating an aging population, with 20.5% over 65 years old. The county's age dependency ratio of 60.8 is comparable to other counties like Nassau (65) and Westchester (63.9), suggesting similar demographic pressures. In comparison to nearby counties, Ulster's sex ratio of 99.8 is relatively balanced, reflecting a stable community structure.

Dependency Rate
60.8 %
Median Age
44.2 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
20.5 %
Active Aging Index
145.8 %
Old Dependency Rate
33 %
Young Dependency Rate
27.8 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
72265
Married-couple Household
31483
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.18 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
1.5 %
Average Household Size
2.34 p
Average Family Size
2.97 p
Household with Children (%)
23.6 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
36.4 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
35.2 %
Now Married
46.8 %
Widowed
6.5 %
Divorced
11.5 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
90.3 %
Two or More Races
9.7 %
Non-White
21.8 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
11.1 %
White
142478
Black
11022
Asian
3573
Native American
343
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
142478
Native US Citizen (%)
21.8 %
Born in New York (%)
73.3 %
Born in Other State (%)
17.6 %
Foreign Born (%)
7.8 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
61.7 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
10.2 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
68.3 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
26 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
5.8 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
190
Number of Adherents
65429
Adherents (% of Total Population)
35.9 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
30.9 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
47719
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
35.6 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 51081
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 41826
Median Income College Grads
$ 57516
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 84474
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
39.9 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
12.3 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 77197
Household Income (Median)
$ 106932
Per Capita Income
$ 43168
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
49.1 %
Gini Index
0.4787*
Poverty Rate
14.7 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov