High Falls is a CDP located in Ulster County New York. High Falls has a 2024 population of 458. High Falls is currently declining at a rate of -2.55% annually but its population has increased by 10.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 415 in 2020.
The average household income in High Falls is $88,024 with a poverty rate of 14.38%. The median age in High Falls is 49.8 years: 49.4 years for males, and 53.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of High Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 541 | 86.7% |
| Other race | 71 | 11.38% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 1.76% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 251 | 2.47 | 88 | 12 |
| Married | 151 | 3.3 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 98 | 1.17 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Male | 2 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
88.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 3.81% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 7.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 79 | 16.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 155 | 32.84% |
| High School Graduate | 109 | 23.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 77 | 16.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 438 | 420 | 210 |
| Other Race | 34 | 34 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 22 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 70.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $60,060 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,875 | $51,875 | $57,500 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,109 | $0 | $46,979 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$42,109
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$46,979
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.13% of High Falls residents speak only English, while 3.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 538 | 69 | 12.83% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 20 | 62.5% |
| Multiple | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Other | 71 | 10 | 14.08% |
14.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.96%
Male Poverty Rate
6.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in High Falls is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in High Falls is White, with 12.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.94% |
| Some College | 18.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 30.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,813 | $116,176 |
| Households | $60,724 | $88,024 |
| Married Families | $103,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,286 | $44,073 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
70.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
78.7%
Male Marriage Rate
63.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 4.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.7%
Born in High Falls
98.08%
Native Born
1.92%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.92%
Naturalized
98.08% of High Falls residents were born in the United States, with 61.7% having been born in New York. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 458 | -12 | -2.55% |
| 2023 | 470 | -12 | -2.49% |
| 2022 | 482 | -72 | -13% |
| 2021 | 554 | 139 | 33.49% |
| 2020 | 415 | -110 | -20.95% |
| 2019 | 525 | -139 | -20.93% |
| 2018 | 664 | -130 | -16.37% |
| 2017 | 794 | -148 | -15.71% |
| 2016 | 942 | 37 | 4.09% |
| 2015 | 905 | 167 | 22.63% |
| 2014 | 738 | 15 | 2.07% |
| 2013 | 723 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 726 | 118 | 19.41% |
| 2011 | 608 | -19 | -3.03% |
| 2010 | 627 | 0 | 0% |