New York

Ulster

181,851
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Ulster

Ulster, New York, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 29,397. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 181,851.

Its recorded population peaked at 182,493 in 2010.

On the ground today, 18 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them First Esopus War (Opening Attack), First Esopus War engagements (New Netherlands), Esopus Wars First 1659, and 204 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020181,851
2010182,493
2000177,749
1990165,304
1980158,158
1970141,241
1960118,804
195092,621
194087,017
193080,155
192074,979
191091,769
190088,422
189087,062
188085,838
187084,075
186076,381
185059,384
184045,822
183036,550
182030,934
181026,576
180024,855
179029,397
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Ulster

Military engagements that took place in Ulster, New York.

First Esopus War (Opening Attack)
1659
First Esopus War engagements (New Netherlands)
1659
Esopus Wars First 1659
1659
First Esopus War - Attack on Esopus Settlement 1659
1659
Esopus Wars — First Esopus War
1659
First Esopus War 1659-1660
1659
First Esopus War – Dutch Attack on Esopus Villages 1659
1659
First Esopus War – Burning of Esopus Crops 1660
1660
First Esopus War Peace
1660
Battle of Essopus Creek (Dutch-Esopus)
1660
Second Esopus War – Destruction of Esopus Stronghold 1663
1663
Esopus Wars Second 1663
1663
Second Esopus War – Ambush at Wildwyck 1663
1663
Esopus Wars — Second Esopus War
1663
Burning of Kingston
1777
Burning of Kingston, NY
1777
Battle of Esopus (Kingston area)
1777
Burning of Esopus (Kingston)
1777

Historic places in Ulster

National Register of Historic Places listings in Ulster, New York.

Cragsmoor Historic District
Wawarsing
Tuthilltown Gristmill
Gardiner
Mill Street Stone Arch Bridge
Pine Hill
Decker, William, House
Shawangunk
National Youth Administration Woodstock Resident Work Center
Woodstock
Locust Lawn Estate
Gardiner
Kirkland Hotel
Kingston
Hurley Historic District
Hurley
Huguenot Street Historic District
New Paltz
Smith, John, House
Kingston
Rondout-West Strand Historic District
Kingston
All Saints' Chapel
Rosendale
Baker, Sebastian, Stone House
Rochester
Olive and Hurley Old School Baptist Church
Shokan
District School No. 14
Pine Hill
Common School No. 10
Accord
Lafevre, John A., House and School
New Paltz
Brunel, Emile, Studio and Sculpture Garden
Boiceville
DuBois, Andries, House
Wallkill
Grant Mills Covered Bridge
Hardenbergh
Trinity Episcopal Church Complex
Saugerties
House at 322 Albany Avenue
Kingston
Crowell, J. B., and Son Brick Mould Mill Complex
Wallkill
Slabsides (John Burroughs Cabin)
West Park
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Frequently asked about Ulster

When does Ulster first appear in the US census?
Ulster, New York first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 29,397.
What is the population of Ulster?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Ulster had a recorded population of 181,851.
When did Ulster's population peak?
Ulster's recorded population peaked at 182,493 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Ulster?
18 documented military engagements took place in Ulster, including First Esopus War (Opening Attack), First Esopus War engagements (New Netherlands), Esopus Wars First 1659.
How many historic places are in Ulster?
204 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Ulster, New York.
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