Ulster County

Ulster County, New York

PO Box 1800
Kingston, NY 12402
Phone: (845) 340-3288
Fax: (845) 340-3299
www.co.ulster.ny.us

In southeastern NY, west of Poughkeepsie; original county, organized Nov 1, 1683. Name Origin: For Ulster, Ireland, the earldom of the Duke of York, specifically honoring James Stuart (1633-1701), later James II, king of England

Area (sq mi):: 1160.76 (land 1126.48; water 34.28) Population per square mile: 162.20
Population 2005: 182,693 State rank: 20 Population change: 2000-20005 2.80%; 1990-2000 7.50% Population 2000: 177,749 (White 85.50%; Black or African American 5.40%; Hispanic or Latino 6.20%; Asian 1.20%; Other 4.50%). Foreign born: 5.90%. Median age: 38.20
Income 2000: per capita $20,846; median household $42,551; Population below poverty level: 11.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $25,550-$26,871
Unemployment (2004): 4.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.30% Median travel time to work: 26.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 33.50% Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Kingston County seat (23,219)
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