Ulster County's 2026 population is estimated at 183,119, reflecting a 0.04% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ulster County is the 20th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 182,422 and has grown 0.38% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.1 years
Female: 45.2 years
Male: 43 years
There are 151,387 adults, (38,843 of whom are seniors) in Ulster County.
Female: 91,784 (50.3%)
Male: 90,817 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Ulster County includes 74.62% White, 6.21% Black or African American, 4.76% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136,255 | 74.62% |
| Two or more races | 21,612 | 11.84% |
| Black or African American | 11,342 | 6.21% |
| Other race | 8,688 | 4.76% |
| Asian | 3,913 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 751 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.02% |
Ulster County 's average per capita income is $56,130. Household income levels show a median of $86,271. The poverty rate stands at 14.64%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $134,447 | - |
| Families | $113,659 | $144,984 |
| Households | $86,271 | $117,353 |
| Non Families | $48,476 | $74,128 |
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