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New Paltz village, NY

ZIP 12561 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12561

12561 has a population of 18,531 with a median age of 30.5 yrs (46.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
75.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Black
7.2%-42% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.1%-30% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.7%-38% vs US avg
x
18–64
69.3%+12% vs US avg
x
65+
17.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.4%-70% vs US avg
x
High school
19.9%-24% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.6%-29% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
56.1%+67% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
34.5%-28% vs US avg
x
Never married
51.9%+54% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.4%-19% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.3%
x
Diversity Index
41/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
21.5%+87% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.5%+163% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.0%-66% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.9%-18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.4%+338% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 12561

Poverty Rate
21.5%+87% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.0%-66% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.5%+163% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.9%-18% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.6%-68% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.4%-62% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.4%+338% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population18,531
Median age30.5
Poverty rate21.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White75.4%
Hispanic11.3%
Black7.2%
Asian4.1%
Foreign-born36.5%