Ulster County, county in New York, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 177,716 inhabitants. The county was created 342 years ago in 1683. Its county seat is Kingston.
There are 2 city/town in Ulster County, NY. The largest city of Ulster County is Hurley with a population of 6,002. Other cities include and Highland population 2,489
Nestled in New York's scenic Hudson Valley region, Ulster County contains a diverse mix of small cities, historic hamlets, and rural communities. The city of Kingston serves as the county seat and is home to over 23,000 residents. Kingston has a vibrant downtown filled with cafes, shops, and restaurants. Many historic sites like the Senate House State Historic Site can be found throughout the city, showcasing Kingston's past as early colonial New York's first capital.
Just south of Kingston is the city of New Paltz, home to SUNY New Paltz and the historic Huguenot Street Historic District. Additional small cities in Ulster County include Saugerties, Ellenville, and Plattekill. Each of these towns offers its own main street shops and eateries in quaint, walkable downtowns.
Dotted throughout Ulster County are numerous charming small towns and villages like Woodstock, Rhinebeck, Rosendale, Stone Ridge, and Accord. These rural communities are characterized by their natural beauty, local farms, and picturesque main streets. Many longtime residents, artisans, and farmers call these country towns home.
From the university city of New Paltz to the agricultural areas around Gardiner, Ulster County contains a tapestry of cities, villages, and scenic countryside vistas. Its communities showcase the history, culture, and natural splendor of New York's Hudson Valley region.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ulster County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Highland | Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York | 2,489 |
Hurley | Town in Ulster County, New York, United States | 6,002 |