New York Gazetteer
Also See New Paltz, NY: ZIP Codes & Maps
The Village of New Paltz had a population of 8,314 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. New Paltz ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in New York. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for New Paltz is located at latitude 41.7476 and longitude -74.0868 in Ulster County. The formal boundaries for the Village of New Paltz encompass a land area of 1.76 sq. miles and a water area of 0.04 sq. miles. Ulster County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Village of New Paltz has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of New Paltz is located within Town of New Paltz, a minor civil division (MCD) of Ulster County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,314 (100%) |
| Population Density | 4,719 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 56 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,774 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,485 |
| Median Home Value | $414,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,620 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 515 (19.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,023 (77.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 82 (3.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,538 |
| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
| Family Households | 664 (26.2%) |
The table below compares New Paltz to the other 1,291 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New York by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 238 | 82nd |
| Population Density | # 154 | 88th |
| Median Household Income | # 1134 | 12th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1241 | 4th |
| Diversity Index | # 173 | 87th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New York Census Data Comparison Tool.
Also See: Nearby Hotels | Driving Directions
