Sagaponack, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 303, Sagaponack's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Sagaponack is a small community located in New York, within Suffolk County. The total population is 303. It ranks as the 1162nd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sagaponack is 65.9 years. This is 66% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 14.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Sagaponack, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $2,000,000+. Housing costs are 372% higher than the state median of $423,800. 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 67% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sagaponack is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.8%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

68.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Sagaponack in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 70% higher than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%. Notably, 39.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sagaponack, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.