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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Southampton

New York · 3,965 residents · 6.518 sq mi
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Southampton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,300. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $384,200. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,965
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,980 in 1990
1990 – 2025
608 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 611 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.8
−3%since 1990
from 45.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Southampton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,770 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,150
+59%since 1990
from $23,410 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$384,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,060
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $720 in 1990
US average: $602
72.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
27.3% rent
7.1
+18%since 1990
from 6.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(3,172)
Black16.7%(664)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(61)
Asian2%(81)
Diversity Score44.5%(1,771)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(2,994)
Black12.7%(502)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(359)
Asian1%(41)
Diversity Score48%(1,904)
48
+8%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.0%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.4%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−31%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southampton, New York?

Southampton, New York has about 3,965 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Southampton, New York earns about $54,300 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 $384,200, and the typical rent is about $1,060 a month.

How educated are people in Southampton, New York?

About 35.0% 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 6.2% of people in Southampton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southampton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Southampton, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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