Ulster County, NY

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Ulster County Overview

182,153
TOTAL POPULATION
90,973
MALE POPULATION
91,180
FEMALE POPULATION
99.77
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.23
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$43,168
PER CAPITA INCOME
$104,189
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$77,197
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,347
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
91,120
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Ulster County Area Codes

Race in Ulster County

The most populous races in Ulster County are White / Caucasian (142,478 | 78.2%), Hispanic or Latino (20,154 | 11.1%), and Two or more Races (17,654 | 9.7%).
Race in Ulster County
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,5732.0%
Black / African American11,0226.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific320.0%
Hispanic or Latino20,15411.1%
Native / Alaskan3430.2%
White / Caucasian142,47878.2%
Two or more Races17,6549.7%
Some other Race7,0513.9%
Total182,153100.0%

Ancestry in Ulster County

The most populous ancestries reported in Ulster County are Irish (35,403 | 19.4%), Italian (29,865 | 16.4%), German (26,800 | 14.7%), English (15,000 | 8.2%), and American (10,183 | 5.6%), together accounting for 64.4% of all Ulster County residents.
Ancestry in Ulster County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African4010.2%
Albanian1290.1%
Alsatian90.0%
American10,1835.6%
Apache380.0%
Arab7980.4%
Argentinean1010.1%
Armenian4300.2%
Australian1440.1%
Austrian8140.4%
Bahamian100.0%
Barbadian160.0%
Basque100.0%
Belgian3050.2%
Bhutanese2980.2%
Blackfeet960.1%
Bolivian440.0%
Brazilian2340.1%
British9450.5%
British West Indian1150.1%
Burmese4780.3%
Cajun1360.1%
Cambodian210.0%
Canadian3850.2%
Carpatho Rusyn220.0%
Celtic220.0%
Central American1,9571.1%
Central American Indian5510.3%
Cherokee1860.1%
Chilean1790.1%
Choctaw210.0%
Colombian7020.4%
Costa Rican400.0%
Croatian3400.2%
Cuban1,3940.8%
Cypriot720.0%
Czech7340.4%
Czechoslovakian1540.1%
Danish5560.3%
Delaware660.0%
Dominican1,5290.8%
Dutch4,9992.7%
Eastern European1,5210.8%
Ecuadorian3450.2%
Egyptian780.0%
English15,0008.2%
Estonian570.0%
Ethiopian110.0%
European2,9651.6%
Filipino410.0%
Finnish3590.2%
French4,3852.4%
French American Indian290.0%
French Canadian9130.5%
German26,80014.7%
Ghanaian180.0%
Greek1,5590.9%
Guatemalan3480.2%
Guyanese1770.1%
Haitian3700.2%
Honduran1360.1%
Hungarian1,9711.1%
Icelander510.0%
Indian (Asian)1,3220.7%
Inupiat50.0%
Iranian1610.1%
Iraqi240.0%
Irish35,40319.4%
Iroquois3230.2%
Israeli530.0%
Italian29,86516.4%
Jamaican2,2571.2%
Japanese370.0%
Jordanian1070.1%
Kenyan270.0%
Korean6620.4%
Latvian600.0%
Lebanese2250.1%
Lithuanian3820.2%
Macedonian330.0%
Malaysian60.0%
Maltese350.0%
Mexican3,6522.0%
Mexican American Indian1130.1%
Moroccan100.0%
Native Hawaiian420.0%
New Zealander140.0%
Nicaraguan170.0%
Nigerian730.0%
Northern European4870.3%
Norwegian1,4190.8%
Okinawan220.0%
Osage360.0%
Pakistani750.0%
Palestinian1150.1%
Panamanian600.0%
Pennsylvania German210.0%
Peruvian2900.2%
Polish9,0645.0%
Portuguese6050.3%
Puerto Rican8,1134.4%
Romanian5740.3%
Russian3,1711.7%
Salvadoran1,3560.7%
Samoan290.0%
Scandinavian4360.2%
Scotch-Irish1,0710.6%
Scottish3,2871.8%
Serbian830.1%
Sioux70.0%
Slavic1420.1%
Slovak4850.3%
South African510.0%
South American1,8551.0%
South American Indian700.0%
Spaniard5160.3%
Spanish3960.2%
Sri Lankan7960.4%
Subsaharan African5940.3%
Swedish1,5070.8%
Swiss2250.1%
Syrian1060.1%
Thai6530.4%
Tohono O'Odham20.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2580.1%
Turkish3440.2%
Ukrainian1,7451.0%
Uruguayan700.0%
Venezuelan1240.1%
Vietnamese1950.1%
Welsh1,2100.7%
West Indian6890.4%
Yugoslavian2760.2%
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Immigrants in Ulster County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ulster County came from Latin America (6,519 | 3.6%), Europe (3,866 | 2.1%), Asia (2,980 | 1.6%), Caribbean (2,742 | 1.5%), and Central America (2,596 | 1.4%), together accounting for 10.3% of all Ulster County residents.
Immigrants in Ulster County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2810.2%
Albania210.0%
Argentina840.1%
Asia2,9801.6%
Australia1050.1%
Austria480.0%
Bahamas100.0%
Bangladesh1220.1%
Barbados490.0%
Belarus360.0%
Belgium1530.1%
Bolivia720.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina70.0%
Brazil1980.1%
Canada3680.2%
Caribbean2,7421.5%
Central America2,5961.4%
Chile1420.1%
China6670.4%
Colombia3040.2%
Costa Rica140.0%
Croatia220.0%
Cuba1920.1%
Czechoslovakia410.0%
Dominican Republic3230.2%
Eastern Africa360.0%
Eastern Asia8920.5%
Eastern Europe1,0210.6%
Ecuador790.0%
Egypt390.0%
El Salvador7920.4%
England4300.2%
Eritrea90.0%
Ethiopia110.0%
Europe3,8662.1%
France1360.1%
Germany5170.3%
Ghana290.0%
Greece740.0%
Guatemala2940.2%
Guyana930.1%
Haiti1770.1%
Honduras1380.1%
Hong Kong380.0%
Hungary410.0%
India2650.2%
Indonesia290.0%
Iran1220.1%
Iraq320.0%
Ireland2390.1%
Israel240.0%
Italy4400.2%
Jamaica1,3880.8%
Japan1150.1%
Jordan410.0%
Kenya160.0%
Korea1100.1%
Kuwait280.0%
Laos90.0%
Latin America6,5193.6%
Lithuania190.0%
Mexico1,3480.7%
Nepal580.0%
Netherlands1290.1%
Nigeria400.0%
North Macedonia80.0%
Northern Africa390.0%
Northern Europe1,1150.6%
Oceania1290.1%
Pakistan3810.2%
Panama100.0%
Peru910.1%
Philippines1640.1%
Poland2640.1%
Portugal710.0%
Romania440.0%
Russia1130.1%
Scotland510.0%
Serbia70.0%
Singapore220.0%
South Africa580.0%
South America1,1810.6%
South Central Asia9790.5%
South Eastern Asia7230.4%
Southern Europe6690.4%
Spain770.0%
Sri Lanka110.0%
Sweden360.0%
Switzerland440.0%
Taiwan420.0%
Thailand210.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1020.1%
Turkey1700.1%
Ukraine2400.1%
Uruguay70.0%
Uzbekistan200.0%
Venezuela970.1%
Vietnam4600.3%
West Indies4410.2%
Western Africa1480.1%
Western Asia3750.2%
Western Europe1,0270.6%
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Sex and Age in Ulster County

Sex and Age in Ulster County

The most populous age groups in Ulster County are 55 to 59 Years (7,065 | 7.8%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (7,272 | 8.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ulster County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,069 (4.5%)3,717 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Years4,074 (4.5%)4,650 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Years4,879 (5.4%)4,166 (4.6%)
15 to 19 Years5,328 (5.9%)5,518 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years5,926 (6.5%)5,736 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years5,961 (6.6%)5,296 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years5,908 (6.5%)5,561 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years5,638 (6.2%)5,618 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years5,753 (6.3%)4,842 (5.3%)
45 to 49 Years6,031 (6.6%)5,393 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years6,418 (7.0%)6,239 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years7,065 (7.8%)6,883 (7.5%)
60 to 64 Years6,942 (7.6%)7,272 (8.0%)
65 to 69 Years5,845 (6.4%)6,164 (6.8%)
70 to 74 Years4,695 (5.2%)5,374 (5.9%)
75 to 79 Years2,645 (2.9%)3,678 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years1,991 (2.2%)2,361 (2.6%)
85 Years and over1,805 (2.0%)2,712 (3.0%)
Total90,973 (100.0%)91,180 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ulster County

Median Family Size in Ulster County

The median family size in Ulster County is 2.97 persons per family, with married-couple families (31,483 | 73.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.01 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,652 | 8.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.74 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ulster County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple31,483 (73.9%)3.01
Single Male/Father3,652 (8.6%)2.74
Single Female/Mother7,474 (17.5%)2.89
Total Families42,609 (100.0%)2.97

Median Household Size in Ulster County

The median household size in Ulster County is 2.34 persons per household, with single male/father households (3,652 | 5.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.18 persons per household. non-family households (29,656 | 41.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ulster County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple31,483 (43.6%)3.05
Single Male/Father3,652 (5.1%)3.18
Single Female/Mother7,474 (10.3%)3.14
Non-family29,656 (41.0%)1.27
Total Households72,265 (100.0%)2.34

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ulster County

Out of a total of 72,265 households in Ulster County, 42,609 (59.0%) are family households, while 29,656 (41.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 20,196, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 23,917.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ulster County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-23,917 (33.1%)
2-Person Households20,196 (28.0%)4,859 (6.7%)
3-Person Households10,503 (14.5%)499 (0.7%)
4-Person Households7,664 (10.6%)154 (0.2%)
5-Person Households2,768 (3.8%)63 (0.1%)
6-Person Households772 (1.1%)70 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households706 (1.0%)94 (0.1%)
Total42,609 (59.0%)29,656 (41.0%)

Female Fertility in Ulster County

Fertility by Age in Ulster County

Average fertility rate in Ulster County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 61.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Ulster County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years1,009 (61.9%)61.0
35 to 50 years621 (38.1%)37.0
Total1,630 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ulster County

74.8% of women with births (1,630) in Ulster County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 32.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 13.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ulster County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years682 (67.6%)327 (32.4%)
35 to 50 years537 (86.5%)84 (13.5%)
Total1,219 (74.8%)411 (25.2%)

Fertility by Education in Ulster County

Average fertility rate in Ulster County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 63.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 33.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ulster County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School97 (5.9%)20.0
High School Diploma168 (10.3%)21.0
College or Associate's Degree546 (33.5%)43.0
Bachelor's Degree515 (31.6%)63.0
Graduate Degree304 (18.6%)56.0
Total1,630 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ulster County

25.2% of women with births in Ulster County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 95.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 36.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ulster County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School74 (76.3%)23 (23.7%)
High School Diploma149 (88.7%)19 (11.3%)
College or Associate's Degree345 (63.2%)201 (36.8%)
Bachelor's Degree362 (70.3%)153 (29.7%)
Graduate Degree289 (95.1%)15 (4.9%)
Total1,219 (74.8%)411 (25.2%)

Income in Ulster County

Income Overview in Ulster County

Per Capita Income in Ulster County is $43,168, while median incomes of families and households are $104,189 and $77,197 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income182,153$43,168
Median Family Income42,609$104,189
Mean Family Income42,609$131,125
Median Household Income72,265$77,197
Mean Household Income72,265$106,932
Income Deficit42,609$12,347
Wage / Income Gap (%)182,15327.37%
Wage / Income Gap ($)182,15372.63¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index182,1530.48

Earnings by Sex in Ulster County

Average Earnings in Ulster County are $43,402, $51,648 for men and $37,511 for women, a difference of 27.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Ulster County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male48,926 (50.4%)$51,648
Female48,053 (49.5%)$37,511
Total96,979 (100.0%)$43,402

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ulster County

The most common earnings brackets in Ulster County are $100,000+ for men (9,665 | 19.8%) and $100,000+ for women (6,443 | 13.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ulster County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,361 (4.8%)2,815 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,783 (3.6%)2,617 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,697 (3.5%)2,061 (4.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999897 (1.8%)1,419 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,665 (3.4%)1,663 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999988 (2.0%)1,715 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,371 (2.8%)1,511 (3.1%)
$17,500 to $19,999687 (1.4%)949 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499812 (1.7%)1,119 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999867 (1.8%)1,582 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,321 (4.7%)2,858 (5.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,322 (4.8%)2,529 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,984 (4.1%)2,445 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,249 (4.6%)2,305 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,617 (3.3%)2,524 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,269 (4.6%)1,969 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,848 (7.9%)3,151 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,064 (6.3%)2,518 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,459 (13.2%)3,860 (8.0%)
$100,000+9,665 (19.8%)6,443 (13.4%)
Total48,926 (100.0%)48,053 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ulster County

Average earnings in Ulster County are $58,090 for men and $44,221 for women, a difference of 23.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,960, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $44,448. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $81,250, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,371.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ulster County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$44,448$24,371
High School Diploma$50,491$34,027
College or Associate's Degree$55,286$36,739
Bachelor's Degree$69,898$47,357
Graduate Degree$91,960$81,250
Total$58,090$44,221

Family Income in Ulster County

Family Income Brackets in Ulster County

According to the Ulster County family income data, there are 9,672 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 639 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Ulster County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,3633.2%
$10,000 to $14,9996391.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991,3633.2%
$25,000 to $34,9992,0454.8%
$35,000 to $49,9993,0687.2%
$50,000 to $74,9996,60415.5%
$75,000 to $99,9995,19812.2%
$100,000 to $149,9999,67222.7%
$150,000 to $199,9995,66713.3%
$200,000+7,07316.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ulster County

7+ person families (471 | 1.1%) account for the highest median family income in Ulster County with $190,133 per family, while 2-person families (21,807 | 51.2%) have the highest median income of $45,570 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ulster County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families21,807 (51.2%)$91,140
3-Person Families10,651 (25.0%)$106,569
4-Person Families6,468 (15.2%)$137,000
5-Person Families2,456 (5.8%)$132,045
6-Person Families756 (1.8%)$120,482
7+ Person Families471 (1.1%)$190,133
Total42,609 (100.0%)$104,189

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ulster County

The median family income in Ulster County is $104,189, with families comprising 3+ earners (5,014) having the highest median family income of $155,460, while families with no earners (6,486) have the lowest median family income of $50,152, accounting for 11.8% and 15.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ulster County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners6,486 (15.2%)$50,152
1 Earner12,946 (30.4%)$72,773
2 Earners18,163 (42.6%)$130,978
3+ Earners5,014 (11.8%)$155,460
Total42,609 (100.0%)$104,189

Household Income in Ulster County

Household Income Brackets in Ulster County

With 13,080 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Ulster County, accounting for 18.1% of all households. In contrast, only 2,963 households (4.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Ulster County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,9755.5%
$10,000 to $14,9992,9634.1%
$15,000 to $24,9994,9866.9%
$25,000 to $34,9995,2037.2%
$35,000 to $49,9996,8659.5%
$50,000 to $74,99911,49015.9%
$75,000 to $99,9997,87710.9%
$100,000 to $149,99913,08018.1%
$150,000 to $199,9996,9379.6%
$200,000+8,88912.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ulster County

The median household income in Ulster County is $77,197, with the highest median household income of $98,466 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 18,032 households (24.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,899, with 2,027 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ulster County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,027 (2.8%)$31,899
25 to 44 Years18,032 (24.9%)$98,466
45 to 64 Years28,970 (40.1%)$91,503
65+ Years23,236 (32.2%)$59,711
Total72,265 (100.0%)$77,197

Poverty in Ulster County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ulster County

With 14.3% poverty level for males and 15.1% for females among the residents of Ulster County, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 189 males (27.1%) and 2,037 females (30.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ulster County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years603 (15.3%)651 (18.3%)
5 Years189 (27.1%)96 (8.3%)
6 to 11 Years806 (15.3%)683 (14.2%)
12 to 14 Years636 (22.6%)356 (14.8%)
15 Years218 (20.0%)65 (8.6%)
16 and 17 Years184 (10.0%)276 (12.8%)
18 to 24 Years1,845 (25.7%)2,037 (30.9%)
25 to 34 Years2,034 (17.9%)1,986 (18.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,346 (13.0%)1,536 (14.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,759 (14.7%)1,540 (13.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,672 (12.2%)1,844 (13.1%)
65 to 74 Years861 (8.3%)1,189 (10.4%)
75 Years and over292 (4.7%)1,036 (12.4%)
Total12,445 (14.3%)13,295 (15.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ulster County

According to the poverty statistics in Ulster County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.3% of males and 91.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ulster County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,338 (84.7%)2,911 (81.7%)
5 Years509 (72.9%)1,067 (91.7%)
6 to 11 Years4,449 (84.7%)4,136 (85.8%)
12 to 14 Years2,180 (77.4%)2,055 (85.2%)
15 Years871 (80.0%)695 (91.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,662 (90.0%)1,889 (87.3%)
18 to 24 Years5,322 (74.3%)4,550 (69.1%)
25 to 34 Years9,340 (82.1%)8,843 (81.7%)
35 to 44 Years9,031 (87.0%)8,910 (85.3%)
45 to 54 Years10,185 (85.3%)10,077 (86.7%)
55 to 64 Years12,048 (87.8%)12,209 (86.9%)
65 to 74 Years9,499 (91.7%)10,188 (89.5%)
75 Years and over5,931 (95.3%)7,342 (87.6%)
Total74,365 (85.7%)74,872 (84.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ulster County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ulster County show that 3.9% or 1,216 of the total 31,483 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 15.7%, comprising of 236 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 537 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ulster County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children20,516 (97.5%)537 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children8,344 (95.1%)431 (4.9%)
3 or 4 Children1,268 (84.3%)236 (15.7%)
5 or more Children139 (92.0%)12 (8.0%)
Total30,267 (96.1%)1,216 (3.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ulster County

According to the poverty data in Ulster County, 5.0% or 183 single-father households and 21.7% or 1,620 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 households (54.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ulster County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children55 (3.3%)332 (10.4%)
1 or 2 Children89 (4.7%)972 (26.5%)
3 or 4 Children39 (54.2%)278 (48.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Total183 (5.0%)1,620 (21.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ulster County

The poverty data for Ulster County shows that 1,216 of the married-couple family households (3.9%) and 1,803 of the single-parent households (16.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 236 households (15.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ulster County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children537 (2.5%)387 (8.0%)
1 or 2 Children431 (4.9%)1,061 (19.0%)
3 or 4 Children236 (15.7%)317 (49.1%)
5 or more Children12 (8.0%)38 (100.0%)
Total1,216 (3.9%)1,803 (16.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Ulster County

Employment by Class of Employer in Ulster County

Among the 83,839 employed individuals in Ulster County, private company employees (47,521 | 56.7%), not-for-profit organizations (9,563 | 11.4%), and local government employees (8,482 | 10.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ulster County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees47,52156.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,4835.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7,2938.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations9,56311.4%
Local Government Employees8,48210.1%
State Government Employees5,0946.1%
Federal Government Employees1,1761.4%
Unpaid Family Workers2270.3%
Total83,839100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ulster County

According to the labor force statistics for Ulster County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (154,703), 58.9% or 91,120 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 4,647 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 81.6% or 9,186 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.0% or 504 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ulster County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,357 (37.5%)504 (15.0%)
20 to 24 Years7,289 (62.5%)569 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Years9,186 (81.6%)570 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years9,187 (80.1%)413 (4.5%)
35 to 44 Years17,219 (78.8%)344 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years19,024 (79.0%)723 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years9,471 (67.9%)398 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years8,116 (57.1%)552 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years6,888 (31.2%)434 (6.3%)
75 Years and over1,398 (9.2%)98 (7.0%)
Total91,120 (58.9%)4,647 (5.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ulster County

According to labor force statistics for Ulster County, 74.6% of individuals (72,228) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (96,820) are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 3,034 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.4% or 29,114 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.0% or 1,067 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ulster County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,936 (49.2%)200 (2.5%)
High School Diploma17,782 (66.1%)1,614 (6.0%)
College / Associate Degree21,373 (76.8%)1,224 (4.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher29,114 (85.4%)1,057 (3.1%)
Total72,228 (74.6%)4,066 (4.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ulster County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ulster County are Community & Social Service (13,987 | 16.2%), Management (8,647 | 10.0%), Education Instruction & Library (7,388 | 8.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (5,239 | 6.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (4,386 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ulster County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ulster County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.0%), Computers & Mathematics (76.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (77.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.1%), and Health Technologists (75.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ulster County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,833 (55.9%)3,814 (44.1%)
Business & Financial1,631 (39.4%)2,505 (60.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,078 (70.2%)1,308 (29.8%)
Computers & Mathematics1,494 (76.2%)466 (23.8%)
Architecture & Engineering1,074 (84.0%)205 (16.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science510 (44.5%)637 (55.5%)
Community & Social Service 4,829 (34.5%)9,158 (65.5%)
Education, Arts & Media795 (33.4%)1,587 (66.6%)
Legal Services & Support605 (59.0%)420 (41.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1,668 (22.6%)5,720 (77.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,761 (55.2%)1,431 (44.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,201 (22.9%)4,038 (77.1%)
Health Technologists839 (24.5%)2,582 (75.5%)
Total (Category)15,572 (42.8%)20,823 (57.2%)
Total (Overall)43,842 (50.7%)42,651 (49.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ulster County are Healthcare Support (4,485 | 5.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (4,300 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,831 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (2,684 | 3.1%), and Security & Protection (2,682 | 3.1%).
Services Occupations in Ulster County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ulster County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (90.7%), Security & Protection (82.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (74.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (77.3%), Healthcare Support (74.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ulster County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,125 (25.1%)3,360 (74.9%)
Security & Protection2,209 (82.4%)473 (17.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention803 (70.9%)329 (29.1%)
Law Enforcement1,406 (90.7%)144 (9.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,920 (44.7%)2,380 (55.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,103 (74.3%)728 (25.7%)
Personal Care & Service610 (22.7%)2,074 (77.3%)
Total (Category)7,967 (46.9%)9,015 (53.1%)
Total (Overall)43,842 (50.7%)42,651 (49.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ulster County are Office & Administration (8,179 | 9.5%), and Sales & Related (7,937 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ulster County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ulster County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,868 (48.7%)4,069 (51.3%)
Office & Administration1,666 (20.4%)6,513 (79.6%)
Total (Category)5,534 (34.3%)10,582 (65.7%)
Total (Overall)43,842 (50.7%)42,651 (49.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ulster County are Construction & Extraction (5,161 | 6.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,937 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (327 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ulster County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ulster County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry157 (48.0%)170 (52.0%)
Construction & Extraction4,950 (95.9%)211 (4.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,895 (98.6%)42 (1.4%)
Total (Category)8,002 (95.0%)423 (5.0%)
Total (Overall)43,842 (50.7%)42,651 (49.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ulster County are Production (3,477 | 4.0%), Transportation (2,835 | 3.3%), and Material Moving (2,263 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ulster County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ulster County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,664 (76.6%)813 (23.4%)
Transportation2,413 (85.1%)422 (14.9%)
Material Moving1,690 (74.7%)573 (25.3%)
Total (Category)6,767 (78.9%)1,808 (21.1%)
Total (Overall)43,842 (50.7%)42,651 (49.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ulster County

Employment Industries in Ulster County

The major employment industries in Ulster County include Health Care & Social Assistance (14,358 | 16.6%), Educational Services (10,518 | 12.2%), Retail Trade (9,839 | 11.4%), Professional & Scientific (6,209 | 7.2%), and Construction (6,191 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Ulster County

Employment Industries by Sex in Ulster County

The Ulster County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (88.8%), and Utilities (86.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.5%), Educational Services (68.6%), and Finance & Insurance (67.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ulster County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting342 (52.0%)315 (47.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction5,499 (88.8%)692 (11.2%)
Manufacturing3,693 (69.7%)1,607 (30.3%)
Wholesale Trade1,083 (72.2%)418 (27.9%)
Retail Trade5,352 (54.4%)4,487 (45.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,691 (78.7%)729 (21.3%)
Utilities895 (86.9%)135 (13.1%)
Information1,030 (49.5%)1,049 (50.5%)
Finance & Insurance1,239 (33.0%)2,513 (67.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing605 (41.4%)855 (58.6%)
Professional & Scientific3,413 (55.0%)2,796 (45.0%)
Enterprise Management97 (64.2%)54 (35.8%)
Administrative & Support1,574 (62.6%)940 (37.4%)
Educational Services3,299 (31.4%)7,219 (68.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,511 (24.4%)10,847 (75.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,401 (58.2%)1,005 (41.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,828 (47.3%)3,149 (52.7%)
Public Administration3,364 (66.7%)1,679 (33.3%)
Total43,842 (50.7%)42,651 (49.3%)

Education in Ulster County

School Enrollment in Ulster County

The most common levels of schooling among the 37,583 students in Ulster County are college / undergraduate (10,212 | 27.2%), high school (7,845 | 20.9%), and middle school (7,328 | 19.5%).
School Enrollment in Ulster County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,3863.7%
Kindergarten2,2225.9%
Elementary School6,56917.5%
Middle School7,32819.5%
High School7,84520.9%
College / Undergraduate10,21227.2%
Graduate / Professional2,0215.4%
Total37,583100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ulster County

Out of a total of 37,583 students who are enrolled in schools in Ulster County, 5,487 (14.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 32,096 (85.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 573 (40.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 7,446 (90.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ulster County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds888 (64.9%)481 (35.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old7,446 (90.2%)807 (9.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds7,532 (84.3%)1,401 (15.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,079 (88.8%)643 (11.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,265 (88.3%)434 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5,336 (89.5%)626 (10.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,704 (76.1%)536 (23.9%)
35 Years and over832 (59.2%)573 (40.8%)
Total32,096 (85.4%)5,487 (14.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ulster County

Education (7,801 | 14.9%), business (6,421 | 12.3%), visual & performing arts (5,490 | 10.5%), social sciences (5,093 | 9.8%), and literature & languages (4,179 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 52,217 individuals in Ulster County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ulster County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,5673.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,1956.1%
Physical & Health Sciences1,6363.1%
Psychology3,5866.9%
Social Sciences5,0939.8%
Engineering1,7473.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies4770.9%
Science & Technology3,5446.8%
Business6,42112.3%
Education7,80114.9%
Literature & Languages4,1798.0%
Liberal Arts & History2,9595.7%
Visual & Performing Arts5,49010.5%
Communications2,1114.0%
Arts & Humanities2,4114.6%
Total52,217100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ulster County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ulster County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ulster County are males with 2 vehicles (17,357, accounting for 40.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (15,960, making up 43.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ulster County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,026 (2.4%)1,063 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle8,409 (19.8%)9,484 (23.6%)
2 Vehicles17,357 (40.9%)15,960 (39.8%)
3 Vehicles9,604 (22.7%)8,317 (20.7%)
4 Vehicles3,965 (9.3%)3,426 (8.5%)
5 or more Vehicles2,047 (4.8%)1,882 (4.7%)
Total42,408 (100.0%)40,132 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ulster County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ulster County are 10 to 14 minutes (10,959 commuters, 15.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (10,561 commuters, 14.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (8,937 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Ulster County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,5623.6%
5 to 9 Minutes7,21710.0%
10 to 14 Minutes10,95915.2%
15 to 19 Minutes10,56114.7%
20 to 24 Minutes8,93712.4%
25 to 29 Minutes4,5766.4%
30 to 34 Minutes8,23411.5%
35 to 39 Minutes2,2433.1%
40 to 44 Minutes3,6445.1%
45 to 59 Minutes5,3577.4%
60 to 89 Minutes4,2325.9%
90 or more Minutes3,4054.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Ulster County

The most common commute times in Ulster County are 10 to 14 minutes (5,341 commuters, 14.4%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (5,618 commuters, 16.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ulster County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,147 (3.1%)1,415 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,300 (8.9%)3,917 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,341 (14.4%)5,618 (16.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes5,338 (14.4%)5,223 (15.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,870 (10.4%)5,067 (14.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,212 (5.9%)2,364 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,729 (12.7%)3,505 (10.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,366 (3.7%)877 (2.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,170 (5.8%)1,474 (4.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,085 (8.3%)2,272 (6.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,473 (6.7%)1,759 (5.1%)
90 or more Minutes2,125 (5.7%)1,280 (3.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ulster County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ulster County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,798, 12.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (5,358, 15.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ulster County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,651 (4.4%)689 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,354 (3.6%)516 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,358 (6.4%)1,030 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,635 (9.8%)2,408 (6.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,851 (10.4%)2,574 (7.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4,798 (12.9%)4,812 (13.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,413 (9.2%)5,358 (15.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,862 (10.4%)4,372 (12.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,659 (7.2%)3,760 (10.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,527 (6.8%)3,195 (9.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,250 (3.4%)1,064 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM606 (1.6%)698 (2.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,850 (7.7%)2,123 (6.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,342 (6.3%)2,172 (6.2%)
Total37,156 (100.0%)34,771 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ulster County

Occupancy by Ownership in Ulster County

Of the total 72,265 dwellings in Ulster County, owner-occupied units account for 49,975 (69.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 22,290 (30.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ulster County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units49,97569.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units22,29030.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units72,265100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ulster County

Occupancy by Household Size in Ulster County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household23,91733.1%
2-Person Household25,05534.7%
3-Person Household11,00215.2%
4+ Person Household12,29117.0%
Total Housing Units72,265100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ulster County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ulster County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household13,196 (55.2%)10,721 (44.8%)
2-Person Household19,428 (77.5%)5,627 (22.5%)
3-Person Household8,272 (75.2%)2,730 (24.8%)
4+ Person Household9,079 (73.9%)3,212 (26.1%)
Total Housing Units49,975 (69.2%)22,290 (30.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ulster County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ulster County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,494 (51.4%)2,362 (48.6%)
High School Diploma10,707 (62.0%)6,566 (38.0%)
College/Associate Degree14,347 (66.9%)7,091 (33.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher22,427 (78.1%)6,271 (21.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ulster County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ulster County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9,79813.6%
35 to 44 Years10,26114.2%
45 to 54 Years12,63817.5%
55 to 64 Years16,33222.6%
65 to 74 Years13,91319.3%
75 to 84 Years6,4668.9%
85 Years and Over2,8574.0%
Total72,265100.0%

Housing Finances in Ulster County

Median Income by Occupancy in Ulster County

Median Income by Occupancy in Ulster County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied49,975 (69.2%)$98,583
Renter-Occupied22,290 (30.8%)$43,792
Average72,265 (100.0%)$77,197

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ulster County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ulster County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,197 (2.4%)1,209 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999731 (1.5%)861 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,249 (2.5%)1,740 (7.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,005 (2.0%)1,581 (7.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,101 (2.2%)1,293 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,538 (5.1%)2,649 (11.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,037 (8.1%)2,847 (12.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,562 (15.1%)3,913 (17.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,936 (11.9%)1,922 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99910,380 (20.8%)2,696 (12.1%)
$150,000 or more14,239 (28.5%)1,579 (7.1%)
Total49,975 (100.0%)22,290 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ulster County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ulster County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,045 (2.1%)286 (1.3%)
$300 to $4992,484 (5.0%)954 (4.3%)
$500 to $7995,768 (11.5%)1,704 (7.6%)
$800 to $9995,778 (11.6%)2,570 (11.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4999,462 (18.9%)7,313 (32.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9998,404 (16.8%)4,647 (20.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4996,157 (12.3%)1,997 (9.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9994,255 (8.5%)832 (3.7%)
$3,000 or more6,622 (13.3%)393 (1.8%)
Total49,975 (100.0%)22,290 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ulster County

Housing Structures in Ulster County

Housing Structures in Ulster County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached49,45568.4%
Single Unit, Attached2,3213.2%
2 Unit Apartments5,0897.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,3626.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,5923.6%
10 or more Apartments4,4586.2%
Mobile Home / Other3,9885.5%
Total72,265100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ulster County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ulster County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached43,509 (88.0%)5,946 (12.0%)
Single Unit, Attached1,322 (57.0%)999 (43.0%)
2 Unit Apartments1,290 (25.4%)3,799 (74.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments261 (6.0%)4,101 (94.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments126 (4.9%)2,466 (95.1%)
10 or more Apartments350 (7.9%)4,108 (92.1%)
Mobile Home / Other3,117 (78.2%)871 (21.8%)
Total49,975 (69.2%)22,290 (30.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ulster County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ulster County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room284 (0.6%)1,354 (6.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,800 (3.6%)7,210 (32.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms13,379 (26.8%)8,576 (38.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms19,214 (38.5%)3,768 (16.9%)
8 or more Rooms15,298 (30.6%)1,382 (6.2%)
Total49,975 (100.0%)22,290 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ulster County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ulster County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas9,078 (18.2%)6,112 (27.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6,625 (13.3%)2,664 (11.9%)
Electricity3,480 (7.0%)6,440 (28.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene26,569 (53.2%)6,411 (28.8%)
Coal or Coke136 (0.3%)9 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3,968 (7.9%)616 (2.8%)
No Fuel Used119 (0.2%)38 (0.2%)
Total49,975 (100.0%)22,290 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ulster County

Household Vehicle Usage in Ulster County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,559 (3.1%)3,636 (16.3%)
1 Vehicle14,845 (29.7%)11,338 (50.9%)
2 Vehicles20,173 (40.4%)5,253 (23.6%)
3 or more Vehicles13,398 (26.8%)2,063 (9.3%)
Total49,975 (100.0%)22,290 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ulster County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ulster County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units21,64928,326
Median Property Value$264,100$309,800
Median Household Income$72,223$9,702
Monthly Housing Costs$899$6,403
Real Estate Taxes$5,434$446

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ulster County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ulster County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,677 (7.7%)349 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999994 (4.6%)872 (3.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99910,396 (48.0%)12,333 (43.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9995,659 (26.1%)10,472 (37.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,692 (7.8%)2,670 (9.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999633 (2.9%)984 (3.5%)
$1,000,000 or more598 (2.8%)646 (2.3%)
Total21,649 (100.0%)28,326 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ulster County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ulster County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,278 (5.9%)757 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,119 (9.8%)650 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,702 (7.9%)1,236 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,423 (11.2%)836 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,557 (16.4%)1,614 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,524 (11.7%)4,005 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,509 (16.2%)3,412 (12.0%)
$150,000 or more4,537 (21.0%)6,871 (24.3%)
Total21,649 (100.0%)28,326 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ulster County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ulster County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x6,205 (28.7%)113,709 (401.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,359 (15.5%)9,313 (32.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,663 (12.3%)7,012 (24.7%)
4.0x or more8,843 (40.8%)3,865 (13.6%)
Total21,649 (100.0%)28,326 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ulster County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ulster County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800682 (3.2%)81 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4991,207 (5.6%)344 (1.2%)
$800 to $1,49917,793 (82.2%)796 (2.8%)
Total21,649 (100.0%)28,326 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ulster County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ulster County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ulster County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years9,623 (99.3%)65 (0.7%)
6 to 18 Years23,653 (97.9%)507 (2.1%)
19 to 25 Years14,488 (90.1%)1,584 (9.9%)
26 to 34 Years17,207 (85.5%)2,930 (14.5%)
35 to 44 Years18,589 (89.4%)2,209 (10.6%)
45 to 54 Years21,765 (92.4%)1,796 (7.6%)
55 to 64 Years26,238 (94.5%)1,535 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years21,506 (98.9%)231 (1.1%)
75 Years and older14,407 (98.7%)194 (1.3%)
Total167,476 (93.8%)11,051 (6.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ulster County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ulster County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born9,623 (99.3%)65 (0.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen23,653 (97.9%)507 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen14,488 (90.1%)1,584 (9.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ulster County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ulster County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00016,858 (91.7%)1,518 (8.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99920,738 (94.2%)1,286 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99922,398 (93.8%)1,478 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,078 (92.9%)1,302 (7.1%)
$100,000 and over83,646 (97.0%)2,549 (3.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ulster County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ulster County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,946 (40.7%)5,881 (60.7%)
6 to 18 Years9,304 (38.5%)15,808 (65.4%)
19 to 25 Years3,578 (22.3%)11,557 (71.9%)
25 to 34 Years5,845 (29.0%)11,824 (58.7%)
35 to 44 Years4,613 (22.2%)14,595 (70.2%)
45 to 54 Years5,259 (22.3%)17,225 (73.1%)
55 to 64 Years7,620 (27.4%)20,355 (73.3%)
65 to 74 Years19,948 (91.8%)13,350 (61.4%)
75 Years and over14,298 (97.9%)8,740 (59.9%)
Total74,411 (41.7%)119,335 (66.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ulster County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ulster County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,220 (10.3%)675 (5.8%)
18 to 34 Years2,081 (10.6%)1,314 (6.9%)
35 to 64 Years5,298 (14.7%)4,438 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,505 (24.2%)1,703 (15.0%)
75 Years and over2,811 (45.2%)3,858 (46.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ulster County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ulster County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years134 (1.1%)16 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years285 (1.5%)90 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,762 (4.9%)908 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,022 (9.9%)429 (3.8%)
75 Years and over1,587 (25.5%)1,495 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ulster County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years194 (1.6%)129 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years120 (0.6%)175 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years761 (2.1%)811 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years304 (2.9%)280 (2.5%)
75 Years and over643 (10.3%)700 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ulster County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,015 (8.6%)516 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,535 (7.9%)787 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,741 (4.8%)1,610 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years369 (3.6%)345 (3.0%)
75 Years and over722 (11.6%)1,107 (13.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ulster County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years112 (0.9%)15 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years425 (2.2%)246 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,564 (7.1%)2,674 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,423 (13.7%)1,105 (9.7%)
75 Years and over1,740 (28.0%)2,359 (28.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ulster County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years94 (0.8%)177 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years266 (1.4%)187 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years776 (2.1%)1,248 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years504 (4.9%)440 (3.9%)
75 Years and over585 (9.4%)1,061 (12.7%)

Technology Access in Ulster County

Computing Device Access in Ulster County

Computing Device Access in Ulster County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop58,20280.5%
Smartphone61,51585.1%
Tablet41,19457.0%
No Computing Device4,6986.5%
Total72,265100.0%

Internet Access in Ulster County

Internet Access in Ulster County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2510.4%
Broadband Home57,70279.8%
Cellular Data Only6,1348.5%
Satellite Internet2,2913.2%
No Internet6,6719.2%
Total72,265100.0%

Ulster County Summary

Ulster County is located in the southeastern part of New York State, in the Hudson Valley region. It is bordered by Sullivan County to the west, Greene County to the south, Dutchess County to the east, and Orange County to the north. The county seat is the city of Kingston, which is also the county’s largest city. The county has a total area of 1,161 square miles, making it the fourth-largest county in New York State.

History

Ulster County was established in 1683, when it was separated from Albany County. It was named after the Irish province of Ulster, which was the homeland of many of the early settlers. The county was originally part of the New Netherland colony, and was later part of the Province of New York. During the American Revolution, the county was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Minisink and the Battle of Kingston.
In the 19th century, Ulster County was an important center of the Hudson River School of painting. The county was also home to several prominent writers, including Washington Irving and Herman Melville.

Geography

Ulster County is located in the southeastern part of New York State, in the Hudson Valley region. It is bordered by Sullivan County to the west, Greene County to the south, Dutchess County to the east, and Orange County to the north. The county has a total area of 1,161 square miles, making it the fourth-largest county in New York State.
The terrain of Ulster County is mostly hilly, with the Catskill Mountains to the west and the Shawangunk Ridge to the east. The highest point in the county is Slide Mountain, which has an elevation of 4,180 feet. The county is drained by the Rondout Creek and the Wallkill River.

Economy

The economy of Ulster County is largely based on tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing. The county is home to several popular tourist attractions, including the Catskill Mountains, the Shawangunk Ridge, and the Hudson River. Agriculture is also an important part of the economy, with dairy farming and apple orchards being the main crops.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the economy, with companies such as IBM, PepsiCo, and General Electric having operations in the county. The county is also home to several colleges and universities, including SUNY New Paltz and Marist College.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Ulster County had a population of 182,493. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 8.2% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.3% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.7% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $54,818, and the median family income was $63,917. The per capita income was $27,837. About 10.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
The largest ancestry groups in Ulster County are Irish (25.2%), Italian (17.2%), German (14.2%), and English (13.2%). The county is also home to a large number of Dutch, Polish, and French Canadians. The county is served by several major highways, including Interstate 87, Interstate 84, and U.S. Route 9W.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ulster County?
Total Population of Ulster County is 182,153.
What is the Total Male Population of Ulster County?
Total Male Population of Ulster County is 90,973.
What is the Total Female Population of Ulster County?
Total Female Population of Ulster County is 91,180.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ulster County?
There are 99.77 Males per 100 Females in Ulster County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ulster County?
There are 100.23 Females per 100 Males in Ulster County.
What is the Median Population Age in Ulster County?
Median Population Age in Ulster County is 44.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ulster County
Average Family Size in Ulster County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ulster County
Average Household Size in Ulster County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ulster County?
Per Capita income in Ulster County is $43,168.
What is the Median Family Income in Ulster County?
Median Family Income in Ulster County is $104,189.
What is the Median Household income in Ulster County?
Median Household Income in Ulster County is $77,197.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ulster County?
Income or Wage Gap in Ulster County is 27.4%.
Women in Ulster County earn 72.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Ulster County?
Family Income Deficit in Ulster County is $12,347.
Families that are below poverty line in Ulster County earn $12,347 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ulster County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ulster County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ulster County?
There are 91,120 People in the Labor Forcein in Ulster County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ulster County?
58.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Ulster County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ulster County?
Unemployment Rate in Ulster County is 5.1%.