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East Hampton

New York · 1,552 residents (2025 est.) · 4.769 sq mi
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East Hampton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% 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 $2,000,001. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,297
−3%since 2000
from 1,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
272 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.5
+11%since 2000
from 51.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,552 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8049991K1K2K1990201020202024East Hampton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,607 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$125,382
+144%since 2000
from $51,316 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.618
+7%since 2010
from 0.576 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $657,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,620
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,068 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
64.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
18.8
+62%since 2000
from 11.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(1,147)
Black1.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(119)
Asian1.9%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(374)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(889)
Black2.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(334)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other3.4%(44)
Diversity Score57.8%(749)
Diversity Score
58
+106%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
31.5%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2017
from 88.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2016
from 84.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.0%
+19.6 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Hampton, New York?

East Hampton, New York has about 1,297 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Hampton, New York?

The typical household in East Hampton, New York earns about $106,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Hampton, New York expensive?

In East Hampton, New York, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,620 a month.

How educated are people in East Hampton, New York?

About 62.0% of adults age 25 and over in East Hampton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Hampton, New York?

About 4.6% of people in East Hampton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Hampton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Hampton, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 105 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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