New Paltz Population

1870–2026

9,025

2026 projection

22.6% since 2020 (increase)

02K4K6K8K10K18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for New Paltz. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,025+3363.87%
20258,689-160.18%
20248,705+590.68%
20238,646+861.00%
20228,560+1682.00%
20218,392+1,03314.04%
20207,359+2223.11%
20197,137-20.03%
20187,139-801.11%
20177,219+540.75%

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New Paltz Demographics

21.5median age

Median age

Female20.9 yrs
Male22.4 yrs

Adults

7,598
639 seniors · 8%6,959 other adults

Sex

Female 56.8% · 4,722Male 43.2% · 3,592

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 83 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

New Paltz Income

$52,774median household income

Median household income

$52,774

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$50,930

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

38.2%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

New Paltz Marital Status

11% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married11%13%10%
Never married82%82%82%
Divorced5%4%5%
Widowed2%<1%3%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201