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Hampton Bays

New York · 15,228 residents · 12.935 sq mi
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Hampton Bays is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,798. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $512,200. Households here earn about 28% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,228
+24%since 2000
from 12,236 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,177 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 946 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+9%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K10K13K15K18K1990201020202024Hampton Bays
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,798
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,161 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,358
+86%since 2000
from $27,027 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$512,200
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,881
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $802 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+59%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(10,402)
Black0.8%(92)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,529)
Asian0.7%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.7%(3,755)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(8,759)
Black1.1%(167)
Hispanic / Latino37.5%(5,715)
Asian1.2%(177)
Other1.6%(237)
Diversity Score64.6%(9,840)
Diversity Score
65
+111%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+71%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
23.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton Bays, New York?

Hampton Bays, New York has about 15,228 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hampton Bays, New York earns about $90,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampton Bays, New York expensive?

In Hampton Bays, New York, the median home is worth about $512,200, and the typical rent is about $1,881 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton Bays, New York?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hampton Bays, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.7% of people in Hampton Bays, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampton Bays, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampton Bays, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,335 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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

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