Ulster County, NY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$81,804
Per Capita Income
$45,702
Poverty Rate
14.3%
SNAP Recipients
9.7%
Gini Index
0.480
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.6%
$25K–$50K16.6%
$50K–$75K14.4%
$75K–$100K11.4%
$100K–$150K18.3%
$150K–$200K10.1%
$200K+13.6%
The median household income in Ulster County, NY is $81,804 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $45,702. 14.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.480 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).