Town · New York
Town of East Hampton, New York
East Hampton (town), town, in Suffolk County, New York. East Hampton (town) had 29,400 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 28,385 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 28,701 (±27). GEOID 3610322194.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,400
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,385 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,701 ±27
Median household income
$132,348
±$14,311 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$1,178,500
±$53,493 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$2,578
±$532 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is East Hampton (town) and what county is it in?
East Hampton (town) is a town in Suffolk County, New York. It covers 74.4 square miles of land, 382 residents per square mile in 2020.
8 places lie inside the Town of East Hampton, the largest Springs (CDP, 8,086 residents in 2020); 1 place lies partly in it.
- Springs CDP, 8,086 in 2020
- East Hampton North CDP, 5,377 in 2020
- Northwest Harbor CDP, 4,637 in 2020
- Montauk CDP, 4,318 in 2020
- Amagansett CDP, 1,824 in 2020
- East Hampton village, 1,517 in 2020
- Wainscott CDP, 904 in 2020
- Napeague CDP, 368 in 2020
- Sag Harbor village, partly in the town
East Hampton (town) is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in East Hampton (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 29,400 people lived in East Hampton (town) on July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 28,385 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 28,701 (±27).
| Measure | East Hampton (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,701±27 | 1,530,146 | +6,749 |
| Households | 11,251±440 | 512,565 | +2,075 |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.10 | 2.93 | +0.16 |
| Housing units | 22,562±323 | 580,772 | no clear change |
East Hampton (town)'s population since 2000
From 19,719 in 2000 to 29,400 in 2025: up 49.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for East Hampton (town) as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in East Hampton (town)?
The median resident of East Hampton (town) is 46.3 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 23.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 27.2%. 23.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | East Hampton (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3±2.5 | 41.7 | −5.7 |
| Under 18 years | 18.7%±2.3 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.2%±2.2 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 48.6%±2.1 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.2%±5.4 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.6%±5.1 pts | 62.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±1.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 23.2%±3.2 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 29.2%±4.5 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.2%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 6.5%±0.9 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0%±2.0 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0%±1.7 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.7%±3.4 pts | 40.2% | +5.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.8%±3.4 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.6%±2.9 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in East Hampton (town) earn?
Half of East Hampton (town)'s 11,251 households earn less than $132,348 a year (±$14,311), against $130,686 in Suffolk County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $118,992 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | East Hampton (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $132,348±$14,311 | $130,686 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $223,339±$19,287 | $166,220 | – |
| Per capita income | $88,225±$8,229 | $57,164 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4%±4.6 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.9%±11.7 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.0%±1.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9%±1.3 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4%±2.0 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in East Hampton (town)?
Owners occupy 77.8% of East Hampton (town)'s occupied homes and renters 22.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,178,500 by its owner (±$53,493). The median renter pays $2,578 a month including utilities, and 55.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | East Hampton (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,178,500±$53,493 | $578,400 | +$108,289 |
| Median gross rent | $2,578±$532 | $2,255 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.3%±14.3 pts | 49.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,891±$212 | $3,320 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.8%±4.2 pts | 82.2% | −5.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.2%±4.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Housing units | 22,562±323 | 580,772 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1%±1.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.6%±1.8 pts | 79.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.6%±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.4%±1.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.2%±2.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.8%±1.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is East Hampton (town) building?
Builders took permits for 81 new housing units in East Hampton (town) in 2025 (81 in single-family houses), 2.8 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in East Hampton (town) work and get to work?
59.9% of East Hampton (town)'s workers drive alone and 26.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | East Hampton (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.9%±2.7 pts | 65.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±0.9 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 59.9%±4.5 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.5%±2.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.7%±1.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Walked | 4.2%±1.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 26.2%±4.1 pts | 12.0% | +16.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.9 min±2.4 | 31.1 min | −6.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in East Hampton (town)?
11 census tracts lie mostly in East Hampton (town), and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $106,250 (Tract 2009.01) to $178,203 (Tract 2009.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2010.09Suffolk County | 6,259 | $137,072 |
| Tract 2009.06Suffolk County | 3,482 | $141,321 |
| Tract 2009.04Suffolk County | 3,374 | $108,099 |
| Tract 2010.10Suffolk County | 2,904 | $178,135 |
| Tract 2010.05Suffolk County | 2,632 | $123,750 |
| Tract 2010.07Suffolk County | 2,263 | $171,307 |
| Tract 2010.08Suffolk County | 1,960 | $122,050 |
| Tract 2009.03Suffolk County | 1,916 | $150,179 |
| Tract 2009.05Suffolk County | 1,723 | $178,203 |
| Tract 2009.01Suffolk County | 1,297 | $106,250 |
| Tract 2010.06Suffolk County | 891 | $123,388 |
| Tract 9901Suffolk County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in East Hampton (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does East Hampton (town) compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, East Hampton (town) is the 368th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 54th-most populous of 924 in New York.
East Hampton (town) ranks 264th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 54th | 924 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 76th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 917th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 264th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 91st | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 45th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 92nd | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 627th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 274th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 523rd | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 899th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 80th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,205th | 1,652 |
East Hampton (town)'s figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for East Hampton (town)?
6 of the 57 figures for East Hampton (town) on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for East Hampton (town) are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.