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Sag Harbor

New York · 2,841 residents (2025 est.) · 1.787 sq mi
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Sag Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,821. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,615,900. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 181%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,489
+8%since 2000
from 2,313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,393 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+12%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,841 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sag Harbor
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,821
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,275 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$121,139
+199%since 2000
from $40,566 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.7%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
+7%since 2010
from 0.526 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,615,900
+181%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,132 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
46.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.4
+106%since 2000
from 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(1,885)
Black7.3%(169)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(169)
Asian1%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.4%(820)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(2,239)
Black3%(74)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(148)
Asian0%(1)
Other1.1%(27)
Diversity Score23.3%(579)
Diversity Score
23
−34%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.5%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 70.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2016
from 78.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2016
from 13.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sag Harbor, New York?

Sag Harbor, New York has about 2,489 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sag Harbor, New York?

The typical household in Sag Harbor, New York earns about $129,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sag Harbor, New York expensive?

In Sag Harbor, New York, the median home is worth about $1,615,900, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Sag Harbor, New York?

About 64.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sag Harbor, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sag Harbor, New York?

About 3.1% of people in Sag Harbor, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sag Harbor, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Sag Harbor, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 358 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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