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Southold

New York · 6,040 residents · 10.465 sq mi
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Southold is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,632. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $602,500. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,040
+11%since 2000
from 5,465 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
54.6
+19%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Southold
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.2%(191)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(220)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.8%(289)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.3%(321)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(331)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.4%(446)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.5%(513)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.2%(736)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.8%(1,075)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7416.7%(1,011)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8410.4%(626)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.7%(281)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,632
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,074 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,615
+80%since 2000
from $29,761 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$602,500
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $224,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,738
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $970 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+3%since 2009
from 6.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Southold on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(5,203)
Black0.8%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(148)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(4,941)
Black1.1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(779)
Asian1.3%(78)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran4.7%(278)
Dominican1.9%(115)
Puerto Rican1.9%(112)
Argentine0.6%(34)
Venezuelan0.6%(33)
Guatemalan0.4%(21)
Colombian0.1%(3)
Asian origin
Chinese2.6%(154)
Filipino1.2%(73)
Malaysian0.3%(16)
Ancestry
German19.4%(1,155)
Irish18.8%(1,115)
Italian15.6%(930)
Polish13.8%(820)
American12.5%(743)
English7.1%(420)
Swedish1.7%(102)
Scottish1.3%(76)
Welsh1.1%(68)
Greek1.1%(65)
Danish0.9%(54)
Russian0.9%(52)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.8%(48)
Croatian0.6%(37)
Lebanese0.6%(33)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(30)
French0.4%(24)
Slovak0.4%(22)
Finnish0.4%(21)
Norwegian0.4%(21)
Hungarian0.3%(19)
Ukrainian0.2%(13)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+6%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married25%(630)
Married65.2%(1,642)
Widowed4.4%(112)
Divorced5.4%(135)
Women 15+
Never married24.9%(658)
Married67.8%(1,791)
Widowed5.1%(134)
Divorced2.2%(58)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southold, New York?

Southold, New York has about 6,040 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southold, New York earns about $86,632 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 $602,500, and the typical rent is about $1,738 a month.

How educated are people in Southold, New York?

About 49.9% 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 7.7% 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 848 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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