Napanoch, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 776, Napanoch's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Napanoch is a small community located in New York, within Ulster County. The total population is 776. It ranks as the 920th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Napanoch is 48.9 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. 15.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Napanoch is $68,250. This is 21% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.7%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 11.9%. This is 87% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $167,400. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Napanoch is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Napanoch is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.4%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 13.4%.

Education

5.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Napanoch, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.