Rosendale, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 962, Rosendale'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

Rosendale is a small community located in New York, within Ulster County. The total population is 962. It ranks as the 866th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rosendale is 60.7 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 10.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rosendale is $70,858. This is 18% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $263,300. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rosendale is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 2.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.3% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

43.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher 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 91.7%. Notably, 17.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rosendale, 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.