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Amagansett

New York · 821 residents · 6.588 sq mi
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Amagansett is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $166,875. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 246 residents. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,671,900. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
821
−23%since 2000
from 1,067 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
125 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.0
+13%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5348861K2K2K2000201020202024Amagansett
2024821
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$166,875
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,406 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,137
+100%since 2000
from $45,545 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
+7%since 2010
from 0.505 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,671,900
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
81.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−92.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.0
+10%since 2000
from 9.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(988)
Black1.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino4%(43)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(157)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(737)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(29)
Asian6.3%(52)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score23.6%(194)
Diversity Score
24
+61%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.4%
+40.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
61.0 min
+235%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.9%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
72.1%
+50.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
50.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2017
from 56.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amagansett, New York?

Amagansett, New York has about 821 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amagansett, New York?

The typical household in Amagansett, New York earns about $166,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amagansett, New York expensive?

In Amagansett, New York, the median home is worth about $1,671,900.

How educated are people in Amagansett, New York?

About 83.4% of adults age 25 and over in Amagansett, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amagansett, New York?

About 0.6% of people in Amagansett, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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