Shawangunk town is located in Ulster County New York. Shawangunk town has a 2024 population of 13,500. Shawangunk town is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 0.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,386 in 2020.
The average household income in Shawangunk town is $116,123 with a poverty rate of 10.01%. The median age in Shawangunk town is 40.3 years: 40.8 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shawangunk town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,508 | 77.88% |
| Two or more races | 1,651 | 12.24% |
| Black or African American | 889 | 6.59% |
| Other race | 356 | 2.64% |
| Asian | 89 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,221 | 2.83 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Married | 2,523 | 3.19 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 1,042 | 1.36 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Male | 368 | 3.94 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Female | 288 | 3.61 | 74 | 26 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
81.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 983 | 9.61% |
| Associates Degree | 910 | 8.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,803 | 17.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,044 | 10.21% |
| High School Graduate | 3,192 | 31.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 254 | 2.48% |
| Some College | 2,040 | 19.95% |
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 | 7,833 | 7,208 | 2,381 |
| 2+ Races | 1,031 | 941 | 306 |
| Black | 861 | 399 | 34 |
| Hispanic | 772 | 652 | 139 |
| Other Race | 283 | 230 | 21 |
| Asian | 62 | 62 | 49 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,294 | $108,750 | $45,746 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,266 | $76,771 | $90,161 |
| High School Graduate | $44,375 | $50,222 | $32,024 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,250 | $52,359 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,375 | $60,971 | $45,638 |
| Some College | $54,669 | $58,500 | $39,476 |
$52,375
Average Earnings
$60,971
Average Male
$45,638
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.01% of Shawangunk town residents speak only English, while 7.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,073 | 869 | 8.63% |
| Hispanic | 823 | 200 | 24.3% |
| Black | 328 | 161 | 49.09% |
| Other | 256 | 116 | 45.31% |
| Multiple | 1,534 | 81 | 5.28% |
| Asian | 89 | 9 | 10.11% |
10.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.6%
Male Poverty Rate
9.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shawangunk town is Black, with 49.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shawangunk town is Multiple, with 5.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.73% |
| Some College | 4.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.74% |
| Female Employed | 4.81% |
| Male Employed | 4.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,468 | $127,841 |
| Households | $100,954 | $116,123 |
| Married Families | $116,395 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,758 | $68,012 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
599
Number of Veterans
595
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 198 |
| Second Gulf War | 149 |
| First Gulf War | 88 |
| Korea | 67 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 170 |
| 75+ | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 120 |
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
| 35 to 54 | 92 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 549 | 6.32% |
| Black | 31 | 3.52% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 1.53% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
74.4%
Born in Shawangunk town
94.72%
Native Born
5.28%
Foreign Born
1.18%
Non Citizen
4.11%
Naturalized
94.72% of Shawangunk town residents were born in the United States, with 74.4% having been born in New York. 1.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,110 | 122 | 0.87% |
| 2028 | 13,988 | 122 | 0.88% |
| 2027 | 13,866 | 122 | 0.89% |
| 2026 | 13,744 | 122 | 0.9% |
| 2025 | 13,622 | 122 | 0.9% |
| 2024 | 13,500 | 122 | 0.91% |
| 2023 | 13,378 | 122 | 0.92% |
| 2022 | 13,256 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2021 | 13,254 | -132 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 13,386 | -479 | -3.45% |
| 2019 | 13,865 | -29 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 13,894 | -43 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 13,937 | -81 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 14,018 | -67 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 14,085 | -63 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 14,148 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 14,161 | -59 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 14,220 | 34 | 0.24% |
| 2011 | 14,186 | -156 | -1.09% |
| 2010 | 14,342 | 0 | 0% |