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Sag Harbor

New York · 2,169 residents · 1.787 sq mi
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Sag Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,401. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $852,400. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 54% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,169
−6%since 2000
from 2,313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,214 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.3
+2%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sag Harbor
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,401
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,275 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,726
+57%since 2000
from $40,566 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$852,400
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,712
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,132 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
51.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.0
+65%since 2000
from 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(1,654)
Black7.2%(157)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(285)
Asian1.4%(31)
Other8.4%(183)
Diversity Score57.6%(1,250)
Diversity Score
58
+63%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+123%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.7%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sag Harbor, New York?

Sag Harbor, New York has about 2,169 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sag Harbor, New York earns about $85,401 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 $852,400, and the typical rent is about $1,712 a month.

How educated are people in Sag Harbor, New York?

About 57.9% 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 7.6% 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 38 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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