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East Hampton

New York · 1,517 residents · 4.769 sq mi
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East Hampton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,517
+14%since 2000
from 1,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
318 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.2
+3%since 2000
from 51.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8049991K1K2K1990201020202024East Hampton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,705
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$114,613
+123%since 2000
from $51,316 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food8.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $657,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,797
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,068 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
23.1
+99%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(1,253)
Black1.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(177)
Asian1.6%(24)
Other3.7%(56)
Diversity Score39.7%(602)
Diversity Score
40
+41%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.4%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
44.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
21.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Hampton, New York?

East Hampton, New York has about 1,517 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Hampton, New York earns about $86,705 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 $1,797 a month.

How educated are people in East Hampton, New York?

About 66.4% 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 14.6% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 115 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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