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Southampton

New York · 4,730 residents (2025 est.) · 6.518 sq mi
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Southampton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $214,032. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 63% 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 $2,000,001. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 186%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,621
+17%since 2000
from 3,965 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
709 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 608 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.3
+29%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,730 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Southampton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$214,032
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,300 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$162,978
+339%since 2000
from $37,150 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.1%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.573
−12%since 2010
from 0.654 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+186%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,437
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,060 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
57.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
+32%since 2000
from 7.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
RELATED:See current rent listings in Southampton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(2,994)
Black12.7%(502)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(359)
Asian1%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score48%(1,904)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(3,587)
Black6.8%(313)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(392)
Asian5.2%(241)
Other1.9%(88)
Diversity Score47.8%(2,210)
Diversity Score
48
Unchangedsince 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.5%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+24.8 ptssince 2017
from 69.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 87.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southampton, New York?

Southampton, New York has about 4,621 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southampton, New York earns about $214,032 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southampton, New York expensive?

In Southampton, New York, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,437 a month.

How educated are people in Southampton, New York?

About 62.5% of adults age 25 and over in Southampton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southampton, New York?

About 4.8% of people in Southampton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southampton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Southampton, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 641 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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