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New Paltz Town, NY

New Paltz is an incorporated U.S. town in Ulster County, New York. The population was 14,407 at the 2020 census. The town is located in the southeastern part of the county and is south of Kingston. New Paltz contains a village, also with the name New Paltz. The town is named for Palz, the dialect name of the Palatinate, called in standard German. Due to the presence of what is now the State University of New York at New Paltz, it has been a college town for over 150 years.

The town of New Paltz was founded in 1678 by French Huguenots by both patent from the governor and purchase from the local Esopus tribe of the Lenape people. Before the purchase of New Paltz during the 17th century, the Esopus tribe had been pressured off much of their land which is now present-day Ulster and Sullivan counties, because of conflicts known as the Esopus Wars. As a result, the Esopus were willing to exchange the land for a hefty sum of goods. 

The Huguenots were religious refugees from France who had immigrated via Mannheim in the German Palatinate, where they had settled after fleeing France during religious persecution. They settled in the area of the present-day village of New Paltz (on what is now known as Huguenot Street Historic District) and established their local government. The size of the town increased with annexation from surrounding regions in 1775 and 1809. In 1842, part of New Paltz was removed to form the Town of Esopus. More of New Paltz was removed to form the towns of Rosendale (1844), Lloyd (1845), and Gardiner (1853).

The Wallkill River flows northward through New Paltz on its way to join the Rondout Creek, which in turn feeds into the Hudson River. A portion of the Shawangunk Ridge is in the town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.31 square miles (88.9 km²), of which 33.88 square miles (87.7 km²) is land and 0.43 square miles (1.1 km²) (1.25%) is water.

New Paltz Town, NY, prioritizes residents' health and wellness through comprehensive healthcare services provided by HealthAlliance Hospital and New Paltz Family Health Center, complemented by mental health support from the Ulster County Department of Mental Health. Fitness centers like Gold's Gym and Mohonk Preserve promote physical activity, while personalized nutrition counseling is available at Nourish Your Mind. Engaging in wellness programs organized by the Town of New Paltz Recreation, and outdoor activities at Mohonk Preserve, further contribute to residents' overall health and well-being, fostering a holistic approach to wellness within the community.

The top Sites in New Paltz, NY are Historic Huguenot Street, Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary, and Mohonk Preserve.

Population: 8,323 (2022). Elevation: 239 ft (73 m). ZIP Code: 12561. Area code(s):845 and 329. Area:34.31 square miles (88.9 km²).

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What are the demographics of New Paltz Town, NY?

The largest New Paltz town racial/ethnic groups are White (73.0%) followed by Hispanic (13.6%) and Black (5.3%). With 14,787 people, New Paltz town is the 167th most populated city in the state of New York out of 1,523 cities. But watch out, New Paltz town, because Glens Falls with 14,743 people, and Goshen town with 14,493 people are right behind you.

What is the median income of New Paltz Town, NY?

In 2022, the median household income of New Paltz town households was $86,091. New Paltz town households made slightly more than Farmington households ($86,086) and Valley Falls households ($85,938). The median age for New Paltz town residents is 26.1 years old.

What is the poverty rate in New Paltz Town, NY?

In 2022, the median household income of New Paltz town households was $86,091. New Paltz town households made slightly more than Farmington households ($86,086) and Valley Falls households ($85,938). However, 10.1% of New Paltz town families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of New Paltz

Nourish Your Mind

WMC Health

Nextdoor

Gold's Gym

Mohonk Preserve

The Institute of Family Health

Ulster County NY

New York City

NY Demographics

Historic Huguenot Street

Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary

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