Montauk, NY Demographics

A map of Montauk's Population by Race

Montauk, New York has an estimated population of 4,223, a slight decrease from the 4,318 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 0.6% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montauk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montauk has become considerably less 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 Montauk, that probability was 41.6% in 2020 and 19.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montauk is ranked the 398th 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). Montauk was ranked the 399th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montauk's White Population

3,776 residents of Montauk, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montauk is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Montauk ranks 956th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montauk's White population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. White residents' share of Montauk's population has increased from 74.0% to 89.4%.

Montauk is more White than neighboring Springs (59.9% White), Fishers Island (66.7% White), and East Hampton North (46.4% White). Montauk is less White than neighboring Napeague (100% White), and Amagansett (89.8% White).

Montauk's Black Population

50 residents of Montauk, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montauk is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Montauk ranks 517th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montauk's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.9%. Black residents' share of Montauk's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.2%.

Montauk is more Black than neighboring Napeague (0% Black), Amagansett (0.1% Black), Springs (0% Black), and Fishers Island (0% Black). Montauk is less Black than neighboring East Hampton North (1.8% Black).

Montauk's Asian Population

26 residents of Montauk, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montauk is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Montauk ranks 632nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montauk's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.1%. Asian residents' share of Montauk's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.6%.

Montauk is more Asian than neighboring Napeague (0% Asian), and Fishers Island (0% Asian). Montauk is less Asian than neighboring Amagansett (6.3% Asian), Springs (2.9% Asian), and East Hampton North (1.8% Asian).

Montauk's Hispanic Population

244 residents of Montauk, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montauk is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Montauk ranks 150th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montauk's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 69.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Montauk's population has decreased from 18.6% to 5.8%.

Montauk is more Hispanic than neighboring Napeague (0% Hispanic), and Amagansett (3.5% Hispanic). Montauk is less Hispanic than neighboring Springs (31.7% Hispanic), Fishers Island (8.3% Hispanic), and East Hampton North (48.8% Hispanic).

Montauk's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Montauk, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montauk is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Montauk ranks 309th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montauk's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montauk's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Montauk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Napeague (0% Native American/Other), and East Hampton North (0% Native American/Other). Montauk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Amagansett (0.2% Native American/Other), Springs (1.2% Native American/Other), and Fishers Island (15.3% Native American/Other).

Montauk's Multiracial Population

121 residents of Montauk, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montauk is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Montauk ranks 771st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montauk's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Montauk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Montauk is more Multiracial than neighboring Napeague (0% Multiracial), Amagansett (0% Multiracial), and East Hampton North (1.1% Multiracial). Montauk is less Multiracial than neighboring Springs (4.3% Multiracial), and Fishers Island (9.7% 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.