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Montauk

New York · 4,318 residents · 18.49 sq mi
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Montauk is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,266. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $929,600. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,318
+12%since 2000
from 3,851 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
234 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+27%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Montauk
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,266
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,329 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,277
+123%since 2000
from $23,875 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$929,600
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,345
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $863 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
9.1
+34%since 2000
from 6.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(2,830)
Black0.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(921)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.7%(1,876)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(3,195)
Black2%(86)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(804)
Asian1.4%(62)
Other2.1%(91)
Diversity Score49.3%(2,130)
Diversity Score
49
+1%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
42.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montauk, New York?

Montauk, New York has about 4,318 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montauk, New York earns about $102,266 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montauk, New York expensive?

In Montauk, New York, the median home is worth about $929,600, and the typical rent is about $2,345 a month.

How educated are people in Montauk, New York?

About 44.4% of adults age 25 and over in Montauk, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montauk, New York?

About 1.7% of people in Montauk, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montauk, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Montauk, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,317 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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