West Hampton Dunes, New York
West Hampton Dunes: Human settlement in Southampton, New York, United States of America
About
West Hampton Dunes is a city located in the county of Suffolk in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 55 and a population density of 51 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 58 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Hampton Dunes
| Population : | 58 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Suffolk County |
| Postal code : | 11978 |
| Area : | 1.07 km2 |
| Altitude : | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:28:41 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 54 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Hampton Dunes is located at 40°46'33"N 72°42'55"W (40.7759300, -72.7153800).
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Demographics
The population of West Hampton Dunes increased by 5.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 55 | - | census |
| 2011 | 56 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 56 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 57 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 57 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 58 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 57 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 58 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 58 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 58 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 58 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 29,131 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 31,957 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -8.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 28,283 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 31,953 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.1% |
| White only, percent : | 85.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,765 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.1% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 14,452 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 14,452 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $76,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $843 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $341 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $576 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 23 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,342 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.37 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,560 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 167,760 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 427,592 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,435 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,380 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,801 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 646 |
| 2019 total employment : | 6,524 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 184,139 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -5.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,794 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,592 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,218 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 818 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 366 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,999 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 207 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,061 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 59.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 541.07 |
Schools in West Hampton Dunes
College & universities near West Hampton Dunes, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486877 | Eastern Suffolk BOCES | Riverhead (NY) | 11901-2763 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Hampton Dunes, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| OSB | Old Saybrook station | 455 Boston Post Road | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
Post offices near West Hampton Dunes
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Remsenburg Post Office | Remsenburg (NY) | 11960 |
Other cities in Suffolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Suffolk County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | 479,883 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States |
| Islip | 322,328 | Town in New York, United States |
| Babylon | 218,223 | A town in Suffolk County, New York. |
| Huntington | 200,102 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States |
| Smithtown | 110,876 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Brentwood | 60,664 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Southampton | 58,549 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, partly on the South Fork of Long Island, USA |
| West Babylon | 43,213 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Coram | 39,113 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Commack | 36,124 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Central Islip | 34,450 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Riverhead | 33,434 | Town in New York |
| Huntington Station | 33,029 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Centereach | 31,578 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| West Islip | 28,335 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Shirley | 27,854 | Census-designated place in New York, USA |
