Southold town is located in Suffolk County New York. Southold town has a 2024 population of 23,769. Southold town is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually but its population has increased by 0.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,735 in 2020.
The average household income in Southold town is $160,857 with a poverty rate of 4.83%. The median age in Southold town is 54.7 years: 51.9 years for males, and 57.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Southold town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,088 | 89.01% |
| Other race | 1,187 | 5.01% |
| Two or more races | 870 | 3.67% |
| Asian | 292 | 1.23% |
| Black or African American | 241 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.03% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,235 | 2.28 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Married | 5,770 | 2.85 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Non Family | 3,493 | 1.16 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Female | 703 | 2.62 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Male | 269 | 3.46 | 52 | 48 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
83.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 623 | 3.3% |
| Associates Degree | 1,621 | 8.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,144 | 27.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,702 | 19.6% |
| High School Graduate | 3,750 | 19.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 859 | 4.55% |
| Some College | 3,188 | 16.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,669 | 15,974 | 8,180 |
| Hispanic | 1,519 | 786 | 372 |
| Other Race | 774 | 182 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 589 | 472 | 292 |
| Asian | 223 | 216 | 129 |
| Black | 221 | 174 | 46 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,991 | $76,181 | $72,414 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,640 | $113,977 | $80,625 |
| High School Graduate | $50,847 | $58,036 | $47,069 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,096 | $34,495 | $0 |
| Overall | $64,639 | $74,485 | $57,590 |
| Some College | $62,404 | $91,479 | $45,492 |
$64,639
Average Earnings
$74,485
Average Male
$57,590
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.08% of Southold town residents speak only English, while 14.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,879 | 854 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,589 | 205 | 7.92% |
| Other | 1,184 | 177 | 14.95% |
| Black | 238 | 49 | 20.59% |
| Multiple | 867 | 20 | 2.31% |
| Asian | 292 | 5 | 1.71% |
4.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.22%
Male Poverty Rate
5.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Southold town is Black, with 20.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Southold town is Asian, with 1.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.78% |
| High School | 6.68% |
| Some College | 5.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.68% |
| Male Employed | 1.21% |
| Female Employed | 1.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $130,167 | $196,983 |
| Households | $103,079 | $160,857 |
| Married Families | $141,300 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,183 | $87,073 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.6%
Male Marriage Rate
59.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,524
Number of Veterans
1,423
Male Veterans
101
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 785 |
| Korea | 252 |
| Second Gulf War | 142 |
| First Gulf War | 87 |
| World War II | 55 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 630 |
| 75+ | 614 |
| 35 to 54 | 139 |
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,524 | 8.46% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.02%
Born in Southold town
88.26%
Native Born
11.74%
Foreign Born
5.06%
Non Citizen
6.69%
Naturalized
88.26% of Southold town residents were born in the United States, with 74.02% having been born in New York. 5.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,344 | -85 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 23,429 | -85 | -0.36% |
| 2027 | 23,514 | -85 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 23,599 | -85 | -0.36% |
| 2025 | 23,684 | -85 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 23,769 | -85 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 23,854 | -85 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 23,939 | 82 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 23,857 | 122 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 23,735 | 1,549 | 6.98% |
| 2019 | 22,186 | 41 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 22,145 | 21 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 22,124 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2016 | 22,126 | -19 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 22,145 | -14 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 22,159 | 9 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 22,150 | 53 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 22,097 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 22,095 | 110 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 21,985 | 0 | 0% |