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East Hampton

New York · 1,083 residents · 4.769 sq mi
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East Hampton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,234. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 251 residents. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 51% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,083
−19%since 2000
from 1,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
227 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.5
+7%since 2000
from 51.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8049991K1K2K1990201020202024East Hampton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,234
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,607 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$89,830
+75%since 2000
from $51,316 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.576
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services24%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $657,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,068 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.1%
−41.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
64.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.9
+2%since 2000
from 11.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86%(931)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(128)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other1.7%(19)
Diversity Score33.3%(361)
Diversity Score
33
+19%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
30.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.8%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Hampton, New York?

East Hampton, New York has about 1,083 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Hampton, New York earns about $84,234 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in East Hampton, New York?

About 58.2% 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 5.7% 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 319 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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