Southampton, NY Demographics

A map of Southampton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,587	3,218	77.6%	70.7%
Hispanic	392	792	8.5%	17.4%
Black	313	236	6.8%	5.2%
Asian	241	129	5.2%	2.8%
Multiracial	84	122	1.8%	2.7%
Native American/Other	4	53	0.1%	1.2%

Southampton, New York has an estimated population of 4,621, a slight increase from the 4,550 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.6% White, 8.5% Hispanic, 6.8% Black, 5.2% Asian, 1.8% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Southampton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Southampton 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 Southampton, that probability was 46.5% in 2020 and 38.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southampton is ranked the 381st 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). Southampton was ranked the 385th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southampton's White Population

3,587 residents of Southampton, or 77.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southampton is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Southampton ranks 1012th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southampton's White population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. White residents' share of Southampton's population has increased from 70.7% to 77.6%.

Southampton is more White than neighboring Shinnecock Hills (72.8% White), North Sea (61.4% White), and Bridgehampton (77.5% White). Southampton is less White than neighboring Tuckahoe (84.8% White), and Water Mill (89% White).

Southampton's Black Population

313 residents of Southampton, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southampton is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Southampton ranks 251st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southampton's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.6%. Black residents' share of Southampton's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.8%.

Southampton is more Black than neighboring Tuckahoe (0.2% Black), Shinnecock Hills (0.2% Black), and Water Mill (0.4% Black). Southampton is less Black than neighboring North Sea (13.3% Black), and Bridgehampton (8.3% Black).

Southampton's Asian Population

241 residents of Southampton, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southampton is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Southampton ranks 386th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southampton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 86.8%. Asian residents' share of Southampton's population has increased from 2.8% to 5.2%.

Southampton is more Asian than neighboring Tuckahoe (1.4% Asian), Shinnecock Hills (1.2% Asian), North Sea (0.6% Asian), Water Mill (1.5% Asian), and Bridgehampton (0.2% Asian).

Southampton's Hispanic Population

392 residents of Southampton, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southampton is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Southampton ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southampton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Southampton's population has decreased from 17.4% to 8.5%.

Southampton is more Hispanic than neighboring Water Mill (8.3% Hispanic). Southampton is less Hispanic than neighboring Tuckahoe (11.8% Hispanic), Shinnecock Hills (24.1% Hispanic), North Sea (20.8% Hispanic), and Bridgehampton (13.3% Hispanic).

Southampton's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Southampton, 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 Southampton is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Southampton ranks 200th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southampton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 92.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southampton's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.1%.

Southampton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Water Mill (0% Native American/Other), and Bridgehampton (0% Native American/Other). Southampton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tuckahoe (1.1% Native American/Other), Shinnecock Hills (0.7% Native American/Other), and North Sea (0.8% Native American/Other).

Southampton's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Southampton, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southampton is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Southampton ranks 905th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southampton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Southampton's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.8%.

Southampton is more Multiracial than neighboring Tuckahoe (0.8% Multiracial), Shinnecock Hills (1% Multiracial), Water Mill (0.8% Multiracial), and Bridgehampton (0.7% Multiracial). Southampton is less Multiracial than neighboring North Sea (3.1% 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.