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East Hampton

Connecticut · 2,691 residents · 4.05 sq mi
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East Hampton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,976. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $260,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,691
+19%since 2000
from 2,254 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
664 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+10%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024East Hampton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,976
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,464 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,187
+28%since 2000
from $25,207 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$976
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $694 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+41%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,196)
Black0.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(112)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,494)
Black1.2%(33)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(90)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other2.3%(62)
Diversity Score17.8%(478)
Diversity Score
18
+259%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.7%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Hampton, Connecticut?

East Hampton, Connecticut has about 2,691 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Hampton, Connecticut?

The typical household in East Hampton, Connecticut earns about $67,976 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Hampton, Connecticut expensive?

In East Hampton, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $260,300, and the typical rent is about $976 a month.

How educated are people in East Hampton, Connecticut?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Hampton, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Hampton, Connecticut?

About 5.6% of people in East Hampton, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Hampton, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, East Hampton, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 364 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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