West Hudson Valley News

Of the 181,862 citizens living in Ulster County in 2021, 91.6% said they were only one race, while 8.4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Ulster County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.1% or 145,592 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6% and totaled 10,912 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ulster County is 2.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 6%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Ulster County.

	Estimated Total
White	145,592
Multiracial	15,196
African American	10,912
Some Other Race	6,578
Asian	3,228
American Indian or Alaska Native	337
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	19

Source: US Census Bureau