Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

New Paltz, NY

Census

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. See products & pricing →

Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

8,314population

21.5median age

This community is a community of 8,314 with a median age of 21.5. The population is predominantly White (63.5%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (15%). Median household income is $52,774. 97% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 73.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 20.3%, with a median home value of $414,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

63.5%5,277

Hispanic/Latino

15%1,249

Black

7%582

Two or More

6.3%525

Asian

5.7%473

Other

2.2%185

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%16

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

13.4%360

Some College (<1 yr)

1.1%29

Some College (1+ yr)

7.8%208

Associate's Degree

1.5%39

Bachelor's Degree

42%1,125

Master's Degree

22.2%594

Professional Degree

4.3%114

Doctorate

4.8%129

HS or Higher

97%

BA or Higher

73.3%

Graduate+

31.3%

Housingi

$414,500median home value

$1,672median rent

20.3%homeownership

2,620total units

3.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 20.3%

Renter 79.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.8%40

$150K–$200K

7.8%40

$200K–$300K

21.7%112

$300K–$500K

44.3%228

$500K–$1M

15.1%78

$1M+

3.3%17

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

350

$1,000–$1,250

160

$1,250–$1,500

223

$1,500–$2,000

758

$2,000+

497

Year Built

2020 or later

3.5%91

2010–2019

7.8%204

2000–2009

12.1%316

1990–1999

6.4%168

1980–1989

10.9%285

1970–1979

15.2%398

1960–1969

14.2%371

1950–1959

4.8%126

1940–1949

3.6%94

1939 or earlier

21.6%567

Heating Fuel

Electricity

34%863

Fuel Oil

25.8%654

Utility Gas

24.3%617

Bottled/LP Gas

10.6%269

Other

3.6%91

Solar

1.7%44

Household Economyi

$52,774median household income

$22,485per capita income

24.8%poverty rate

10.7%unemployment

3,748labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.4%213

$10K–$15K

4.3%109

$15K–$20K

5.4%136

$20K–$25K

5.6%143

$25K–$30K

10.8%274

$30K–$35K

7.5%190

$35K–$40K

2.4%61

$40K–$45K

3.9%98

$45K–$50K

1.5%37

$50K–$60K

4.5%113

$60K–$75K

5.9%150

$75K–$100K

12%304

$100K–$125K

15.1%382

$125K–$150K

4.7%120

$150K–$200K

3.9%99

$200K+

4.3%109

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8089.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

212

India

Canada

Korea

China

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,183

Avg. Commutei

21.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,347

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

75(1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.4%Insured

4.6%Uninsured