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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Southold

New York · 5,192 residents · 10.465 sq mi
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Southold is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,288. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $196,200. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,192
−5%vs 2000
vs 5,465 in 2000
1990 – 2024
496 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
47.1
+2%vs 2000
vs 46.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Southold
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,288
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,074 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,595
−31%vs 2000
vs $29,761 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.6%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$196,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $224,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$667
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $970 in 2000
US average: $450
81.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.1% in 2000
18.5% rent
5.4
+13%vs 2000
vs 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(5,053)
Black0.8%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(59)
Asian1.1%(55)
Other0.8%(41)
Diversity Score9.2%(478)
9
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.7%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.4%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.3%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−13%vs 2000
vs 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Southold, New York?

Southold, New York has about 5,192 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Southold, New York earns about $36,288 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 $196,200, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Southold, New York?

About 25.7% 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 5.6% of people in Southold, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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