Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

East Hampton, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,297

Median Agei

57.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.5%889

Hispanic/Latino

25.8%334

Two or More

2.6%34

Black

2.1%27

Other

0.8%10

Asian

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.4%4

High School Diploma

10.7%118

Some College (<1 yr)

1.8%20

Some College (1+ yr)

6.3%70

Associate's Degree

9.1%101

Bachelor's Degree

30.3%335

Master's Degree

19.2%212

Professional Degree

10.6%117

Doctorate

2%22

HS or Higher

90.2%

BA or Higher

62%

Graduate+

31.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$2,000,001

Median Renti

$2,620

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.1%495

Renter-Occupied

25.9%173

Total Units

1,863

Homeownership

74.1%

Vacancy Rate

64.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%13

$100K–$150K

0.4%2

$150K–$200K

0.4%2

$200K–$300K

0.6%3

$300K–$500K

2.8%14

$500K–$1M

8.1%40

$1M+

85.1%421

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

155

Year Built

2020 or later

1%19

2010–2019

7.2%134

2000–2009

9.4%175

1990–1999

7.1%132

1980–1989

9.8%183

1970–1979

13.4%249

1960–1969

8.6%160

1950–1959

6.9%129

1940–1949

5.4%100

1939 or earlier

31.2%582

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

51.5%344

Fuel Oil

24.4%163

Electricity

11.5%77

Bottled/LP Gas

8.8%59

No Fuel

1.9%13

Other

1.8%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$106,250

Mean Household Incomei

$246,540

Per Capita Incomei

$125,382

Poverty Ratei

4.6%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

665

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%26

$10K–$15K

1.8%12

$15K–$20K

0.9%6

$20K–$25K

2.1%14

$25K–$30K

5.4%36

$35K–$40K

0.4%3

$40K–$45K

0.7%5

$45K–$50K

5.5%37

$50K–$60K

6.4%43

$60K–$75K

4.6%31

$75K–$100K

15.3%102

$100K–$125K

12%80

$125K–$150K

5.1%34

$150K–$200K

9.1%61

$200K+

26.6%178

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40831.5%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Poland

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

631

Avg. Commutei

19 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

631

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

48(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured