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Southampton is a town located in southeastern Suffolk County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 60,530. Southampton is included in the stretch of shoreline prominently known as The Hamptons. Stony Brook University's Southampton campus is located here.

According to Wikipedia, the first settlers arrived in 1640, when English Puritans from Lynn, Massachusetts established settlement at Old Town (present-day Bridgehampton). The original name for the community was Southampton. The current Town of Southampton was incorporated in 1788 by Governor George Clinton.[4] The town was named after the county town of Hampshire, England.

Population

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 60,530 people and 33,719 households residing year-round in the town. As of the census of 2010, there were 56,790 people, 24,945 households, and 13,579 families residing in the town. The population density was 675.3 people per square mile (260.7/km2). There were 40,516 housing units at an average density of 489.0 per square mile (188.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 87.98% White, 6.62% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 2.28% from other races, and 1.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.44% of the population.

There were 24,945 households, out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.92.

History

Southampton has an extensive historical background dating back to 1640 when early settlers from Lynn, Massachusetts established residence in the area. Learn more about the history of Southampton by visiting the Southampton Historical Museum located at 17 Meeting House Lane. The museum documents over 300 years of local history through a collection of paintings, photographs, artifacts, costumes, tools, toys and more.

Economy

The economy of Southampton relies heavily on the seasonal tourism industry. Many wealthy New Yorkers maintain second homes in the Southampton area. The villages and the beach areas are popular destinations for vacationers from New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey. Southampton is regarded as one of the premier summer resort areas in the country. There are also a significant number of full-time residents who make their living directly from the seasonal economy. Southampton Hospital, the largest employer in the Town of Southampton, employs over 1,000 people. According to the Town's 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:

• Southampton Hospital - 1000 Jobs
• Town of Southampton - 471 Jobs
• Stop & Shop - 325 Jobs
• John T Mather Hospital - 300 Jobs
• Publix - 250 Jobs

Learn more about the Southampton economy and job market on the Southampton Economic Development Division website or contact them at:
116 Hampton Road
Southampton, NY 11968
Phone: 631-702-1700

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the top attractions and landmarks in Southampton include:

Southampton Historical Museum

As mentioned above, the Southampton Historical Museum documents over 300 years of local history through an extensive collection of artifacts, photos, costumes, tools and more.

Coopers Beach

Coopers Beach is a beautiful public beach located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. It features picnic areas, a playground, food concessions, chair & umbrella rentals, surfing and more.

Long Island Aquarium

The Long Island Aquarium features exhibitions of more than 200 species of marine wildlife including sharks, seals, penguins, rays and more. Attractions include a 120,000 gallon shark habitat, touch tanks, otter feeding experiences and more.

Local Government

Southampton is located within Suffolk County, New York. Learn more about Suffolk County government services, news and events on the Suffolk County website. Contact info for Suffolk County:

School Districts

Public schools in Southampton are managed by the Southampton Union Free School District. The district operates 4 schools - Southampton High School, Southampton Intermediate School, Southampton Elementary School and Flanders Elementary School. Learn more at the Southampton Public School District website.

Local Resources

Here are some additional local resources and websites for Southampton, NY:

• Town of Southampton Website - Official town website with info on departments, services, events and more.
• Southampton Public Library - Public library serving the community.
• Suffolk County Transit - Public transportation services in Southampton.
• Southampton Chamber of Commerce - Local business organization.
• Town of Southampton Facebook - Official town Facebook page.
• Southampton High School Athletics - Local high school sports and teams.