East Hampton, NY Demographics

A map of East Hampton's Population by Race

East Hampton, New York has an estimated population of 1,297, a large decrease from the 1,517 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.5% White, 25.8% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Hampton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Hampton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Hampton, that probability was 30.3% in 2020 and 46.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Hampton is ranked the 773rd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Hampton was ranked the 725th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Hampton's White Population

889 residents of East Hampton, or 68.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Hampton is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Hampton ranks 759th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hampton's White population has declined by an estimated 29.1%. White residents' share of East Hampton's population has decreased from 82.6% to 68.5%.

East Hampton is more White than neighboring East Hampton North (46.4% White), and Northwest Harbor (65.9% White). East Hampton is less White than neighboring Wainscott (89.9% White), Amagansett (89.8% White), and Sagaponack (78.9% White).

East Hampton's Black Population

27 residents of East Hampton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Hampton is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Hampton ranks 613th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hampton's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Black residents' share of East Hampton's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.1%.

East Hampton is more Black than neighboring East Hampton North (1.8% Black), Wainscott (0.5% Black), Amagansett (0.1% Black), and Sagaponack (0% Black). East Hampton is less Black than neighboring Northwest Harbor (3.5% Black).

East Hampton's Asian Population

3 residents of East Hampton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Hampton is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Hampton ranks 591st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hampton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Asian residents' share of East Hampton's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.2%.

East Hampton is more Asian than neighboring Wainscott (0% Asian). East Hampton is less Asian than neighboring East Hampton North (1.8% Asian), Northwest Harbor (1.2% Asian), Amagansett (6.3% Asian), and Sagaponack (1.3% Asian).

East Hampton's Hispanic Population

334 residents of East Hampton, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Hampton is higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Hampton ranks 305th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hampton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 88.7%. Hispanic residents' share of East Hampton's population has increased from 11.7% to 25.8%.

East Hampton is more Hispanic than neighboring Wainscott (1% Hispanic), Northwest Harbor (23.6% Hispanic), Amagansett (3.5% Hispanic), and Sagaponack (19.8% Hispanic). East Hampton is less Hispanic than neighboring East Hampton North (48.8% Hispanic).

East Hampton's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of East Hampton, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Hampton is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Hampton ranks 822nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hampton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Hampton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

East Hampton is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Hampton North (0% Native American/Other), Wainscott (0% Native American/Other), Northwest Harbor (0.5% Native American/Other), Amagansett (0.2% Native American/Other), and Sagaponack (0% Native American/Other).

East Hampton's Multiracial Population

34 residents of East Hampton, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Hampton is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Hampton ranks 1132nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hampton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Multiracial residents' share of East Hampton's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.6%.

East Hampton is more Multiracial than neighboring East Hampton North (1.1% Multiracial), Amagansett (0% Multiracial), and Sagaponack (0% Multiracial). East Hampton is less Multiracial than neighboring Wainscott (8.7% Multiracial), and Northwest Harbor (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.