Town · New York
Town of Southold, New York
Southold (town), town, in Suffolk County, New York. Southold (town) had 24,260 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 23,732 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 23,905 (±57). GEOID 3610369463.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
24,260
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,732 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,905 ±57
Median household income
$116,667
±$10,192 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$859,300
±$30,175 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$2,135
±$227 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Southold (town) and what county is it in?
Southold (town) is a town in Suffolk County, New York. It covers 53.8 square miles of land, 442 residents per square mile in 2020.
11 places lie inside the Town of Southold, the largest Southold (CDP, 6,040 residents in 2020).
- Southold CDP, 6,040 in 2020
- Mattituck CDP, 4,322 in 2020
- Cutchogue CDP, 3,437 in 2020
- Greenport village, 2,583 in 2020
- Greenport West CDP, 2,282 in 2020
- Laurel CDP, 1,495 in 2020
- East Marion CDP, 1,048 in 2020
- Orient CDP, 999 in 2020
- Peconic CDP, 692 in 2020
- Fishers Island CDP, 424 in 2020
- New Suffolk CDP, 403 in 2020
Southold (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 Southold (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 24,260 people lived in Southold (town) on July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 23,732 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 23,905 (±57).
| Measure | Southold (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,905±57 | 1,530,146 | +1,769 |
| Households | 9,796±467 | 512,565 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.11 | 2.93 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,564±421 | 580,772 | −1,114 |
Southold (town)'s population since 2000
From 20,599 in 2000 to 24,260 in 2025: up 17.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Southold (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 Southold (town)?
The median resident of Southold (town) is 53.7 years old; 16.2% are under 18 and 30.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.6%. 14.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Southold (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.7±3.3 | 41.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.2%±2.1 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.0%±2.9 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 48.4%±2.1 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.6%±3.6 pts | 22.8% | +4.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.1%±3.9 pts | 62.0% | −6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±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 | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.5%±2.8 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.9%±3.5 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±1.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 11.2%±1.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6%±3.2 pts | 4.7% | +4.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.3%±1.6 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.0%±3.5 pts | 40.2% | +8.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.1%±2.2 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.5%±2.6 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.6 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 Southold (town) earn?
Half of Southold (town)'s 9,796 households earn less than $116,667 a year (±$10,192), against $130,686 in Suffolk County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $99,802 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $16,865 after inflation. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Southold (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $116,667±$10,192 | $130,686 | +$16,865 |
| Mean household income | $174,197±$11,613 | $166,220 | – |
| Per capita income | $71,607±$4,866 | $57,164 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6%±1.6 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.2%±3.0 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.2%±1.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.8%±1.8 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.9%±2.1 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 Southold (town)?
Owners occupy 81.8% of Southold (town)'s occupied homes and renters 18.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $859,300 by its owner (±$30,175). The median renter pays $2,135 a month including utilities, and 47.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Southold (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $859,300±$30,175 | $578,400 | +$130,975 |
| Median gross rent | $2,135±$227 | $2,255 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.3%±11.9 pts | 49.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,498±$242 | $3,320 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.8%±2.8 pts | 82.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.2%±2.8 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Housing units | 15,564±421 | 580,772 | −1,114 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7%±1.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7%±4.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.1%±1.6 pts | 79.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7%±1.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.6%±2.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5%±1.5 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 Southold (town) building?
Builders took permits for 31 new housing units in Southold (town) in 2025 (31 in single-family houses), 1.3 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 Southold (town) work and get to work?
59.1% of Southold (town)'s workers drive alone and 21.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Southold (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.3%±2.9 pts | 65.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5%±2.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 59.1%±4.4 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±2.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.8%±1.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Walked | 5.5%±2.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.1%±3.6 pts | 12.0% | +13.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min±2.3 | 31.1 min | no clear change |
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 Southold (town)?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Southold (town), and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $81,094 (Tract 1701.01) to $138,413 (Tract 1700.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1702.04Suffolk County | 4,528 | $134,250 |
| Tract 1700.04Suffolk County | 3,869 | $122,575 |
| Tract 1701.01Suffolk County | 2,574 | $81,094 |
| Tract 1702.06Suffolk County | 2,524 | $96,827 |
| Tract 1702.05Suffolk County | 2,463 | $93,983 |
| Tract 1700.05Suffolk County | 2,259 | $136,563 |
| Tract 1700.03Suffolk County | 2,097 | $138,413 |
| Tract 1702.03Suffolk County | 1,948 | $111,385 |
| Tract 1700.06Suffolk County | 1,643 | $119,679 |
| 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 Southold (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does Southold (town) compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Southold (town) is the 475th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 64th-most populous of 924 in New York.
Southold (town) ranks 356th 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 | 64th | 924 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 131st | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 889th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 356th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 169th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 109th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 237th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 1,087th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 340th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 120th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 684th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 192nd | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 762nd | 1,652 |
Southold (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 Southold (town)?
6 of the 57 figures for Southold (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
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