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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Southold

New York · 5,465 residents · 10.465 sq mi
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Southold is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,074. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $224,500. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,465
+5%since 1990
from 5,192 in 1990
1990 – 2024
522 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 496 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.0
−2%since 1990
from 47.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Southold
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,074
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,288 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,761
+45%since 1990
from $20,595 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$224,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $196,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$970
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $667 in 1990
US average: $602
83.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
16.9% rent
4.8
−12%since 1990
from 5.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(5,053)
Black0.8%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(59)
Asian1.1%(55)
Diversity Score9.2%(478)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(5,203)
Black0.8%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(148)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score9.2%(502)
9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.4%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+15%since 1990
from 21.3 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 Southold, New York?

Southold, New York has about 5,465 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Southold, New York earns about $47,074 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 $224,500, and the typical rent is about $970 a month.

How educated are people in Southold, New York?

About 30.4% 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 2.1% 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 273 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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