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Southold

New York · 5,748 residents · 10.465 sq mi
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Southold is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,903. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $509,800. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,748
+5%since 2000
from 5,465 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
549 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.7
+8%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Southold
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,903
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,074 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,201
+38%since 2000
from $29,761 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$509,800
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $224,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,172
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $970 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
39.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.2
+51%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(5,123)
Black0.7%(43)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(482)
Asian0.8%(47)
Other1.1%(65)
Diversity Score25.2%(1,448)
Diversity Score
25
+174%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.5%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southold, New York?

Southold, New York has about 5,748 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southold, New York earns about $70,903 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 $509,800, and the typical rent is about $1,172 a month.

How educated are people in Southold, New York?

About 40.8% 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 2.2% 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 556 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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