Ulster County, NY Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Ulster County was 182,319, a 0.75% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Ulster County's population was 183,704, an increase of 1.14% compared to a population of 181,627 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Ulster County, NY population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Ulster County increased by 4,475. In this period, the peak population was 183,704 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 177,844 - -
2001 178,419 575 0.32%
2002 180,048 1,629 0.91%
2003 180,793 745 0.41%
2004 181,647 854 0.47%
2005 182,160 513 0.28%
2006 182,472 312 0.17%
2007 182,381 -91 -0.05%
2008 182,640 259 0.14%
2009 182,013 -627 -0.34%
2010 182,422 409 0.22%
2011 182,458 36 0.02%
2012 181,555 -903 -0.49%
2013 180,722 -833 -0.46%
2014 180,435 -287 -0.16%
2015 179,696 -739 -0.41%
2016 179,045 -651 -0.36%
2017 178,650 -395 -0.22%
2018 178,510 -140 -0.08%
2019 177,933 -577 -0.32%
2020 181,627 3,694 2.08%
2021 183,704 2,077 1.14%
2022 182,319 -1,385 -0.75%
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Ulster County, NY population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Ulster County's population increased by 4,578 (2.57%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Ulster County's population decreased by 795 (0.44%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Ulster County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Ulster County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 182,319. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Ulster County's population peaked in year 2021 at 183,704.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Ulster County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 177,844.

Ulster County, NY annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Ulster County grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 11 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Ulster County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.11% per year. Overall the population grew 2.52% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Ulster County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Ulster County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.11% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 692. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Ulster County's population grew the most with an increase of 3,694 (2.08%).

While from 2021 and 2022, Ulster County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,385 (-0.75%).

Things to know

Is Ulster County, NY population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ulster County's population increased by 692 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 2,077 (1.14%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 1,385 (0.75%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Ulster County, NY changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Ulster County increased by 1,597 (0.88%). The population was highest at 183,704 in the year 2021 and lowest at 177,933 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.05%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Ulster County, NY Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Ulster County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Ulster County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Ulster County was 182,319, a 0.75% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Ulster County population was 183,704, an increase of 1.14% compared to a population of 181,627 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Ulster County increased by 4,475. In this period, the peak population was 183,704 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Ulster County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Ulster County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Ulster County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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