Ulster County's estimated 2026 population is 183,119 with a growth rate of 0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ulster County is the 20th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 182,422 and has seen a growth of 0.38% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ulster County includes 76.38% White, 6.14% Black or African American, 4.58% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (76.38%)
Two or more races (10.32%)
Black or African American (6.14%)
Other race (4.58%)
Asian (2.07%)
Native American (0.49%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139,093 | 76.38% |
| Two or more races | 18,796 | 10.32% |
| Black or African American | 11,185 | 6.14% |
| Other race | 8,340 | 4.58% |
| Asian | 3,761 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 894 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ulster County's average per capita income is $54,373. Household income levels show a median of $81,804. The poverty rate stands at 14.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $129,146 | - |
| Families | $110,044 | $139,847 |
| Households | $81,804 | $112,552 |
| Non Families | $45,917 | $69,015 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate