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Hillside, New York
Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
Country United States
State New York
County Ulster
Area
 • Total 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2)
 • Land 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
318 ft (97 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 860
 • Density 1,050.06/sq mi (405.66/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code 36-34786
GNIS feature ID 1852902

Hillside is a small community in Ulster County, New York, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 860 people lived there. Hillside is located just south of the city of Kingston and the Town of Ulster.

Where is Hillside Located?

Hillside is found at coordinates 41.9181 degrees north latitude and -74.0351 degrees west longitude. This puts it in a specific spot within New York State.

The United States Census Bureau says that Hillside covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (which is about 2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.

Who Lives in Hillside?

Let's look at how the population of Hillside has changed over the years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 882
2010 877 −0.6%
2020 860 −1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 882 people living in Hillside. These people made up 336 households, and 276 of those were families. The population density was about 1,048 people per square mile.

Most people in Hillside were White (95.24%). There were also smaller groups of African American (1.36%) and Asian (2.49%) residents. About 1.81% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Many households (32.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (74.7%) were married couples. About 16.1% of households had one person living alone.

The average household had 2.63 people, and the average family had 2.90 people.

The age of people in Hillside varied:

  • 25.3% were under 18 years old.
  • 3.6% were between 18 and 24.
  • 20.4% were between 25 and 44.
  • 31.2% were between 45 and 64.
  • 19.5% were 65 years old or older.

The average age in Hillside was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103.7 males.

In 2000, the average income for a household in Hillside was $80,095 per year. For families, the average income was $88,061. The average income per person was $38,809. Almost everyone in Hillside lived above the poverty line.

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