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Southold

New York · 6,397 residents · 10.465 sq mi
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Southold is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,822. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 54% 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 $844,700. With a median age of 48.6, 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 48.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,397
+17%since 2000
from 5,465 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
611 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+6%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Southold
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,822
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,074 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,311
+156%since 2000
from $29,761 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
+14%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$844,700
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $224,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,237
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $970 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
38.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+37%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(5,203)
Black0.8%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(148)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(502)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(4,905)
Black0.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(1,048)
Asian3%(194)
Other3.2%(204)
Diversity Score47.9%(3,065)
Diversity Score
48
+421%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+11%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.8%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2017
from 80.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southold, New York?

Southold, New York has about 6,397 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southold, New York earns about $128,822 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southold, New York expensive?

In Southold, New York, the median home is worth about $844,700, and the typical rent is about $2,237 a month.

How educated are people in Southold, New York?

About 54.3% of adults age 25 and over in Southold, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southold, New York?

About 3.8% of people in Southold, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southold, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Southold, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,205 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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