Benefits include access to and posting within our Business Forums, reading and adding to article comments, and much more.Population: 181,860
County Seat: Kingston
Total Area: 1161 sq. miles
Population: Approx. 181,000
Location: 90 miles north of New York City
Named for the
Irish province of Ulster
Northernmost & largest county in the metropolitan NY area
Kingston is the original capitol of New York State.
Highest elevation: 4,180 ft. (Slide Mt.)
Only county in New York to have three (3) exits off the NY State Thruway (I-87)
Eastern border formed by the Hudson River.
Key towns: Kingston, Woodstock, New Paltz, Saugerties, Ellenville, Shandaken, Ulster, Gardiner
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Will you be able to find talented, dedicated and motivated workers for your business? YES! In the Ulster County region, approximately 102,000 people can be categorized as underemployed. Reported findings about this group of underemployed workers reveal: Our work development programs and educational institutions help to provide educated, well-trained workers to match the key industries found in the region. Whether you’re looking for manufacturing, distribution help, administrative, technology or engineering staff, you’ll find our available workforce of superior quality. Workforce ProgramsDemographics |
Ulster County is home to a skilled and productive workforce. And because of the region’s natural beauty, cultural amenities and outdoor recreation, workers tend to remain in the region, providing employers with stability.
