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Sag Harbor

New York · 2,772 residents · 1.787 sq mi
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Sag Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,176. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,347,500. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 184%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,772
+20%since 2000
from 2,313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,551 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+11%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sag Harbor
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,176
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,275 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,738
+77%since 2000
from $40,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,347,500
+184%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,258
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,132 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
12.7
+110%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(2,100)
Black7.4%(206)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(301)
Asian1.3%(35)
Other1.5%(41)
Diversity Score46.1%(1,277)
Diversity Score
46
+30%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.3%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sag Harbor, New York?

Sag Harbor, New York has about 2,772 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sag Harbor, New York earns about $106,176 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 $1,347,500, and the typical rent is about $2,258 a month.

How educated are people in Sag Harbor, New York?

About 60.0% 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 12.0% 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 641 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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