Montauk, NY Demographics

A map of Montauk's Population by Race

Montauk, New York had a population of 4,318 in 2020. It was 74.0% White, 2.0% Black, 1.4% Asian, 18.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Montauk, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Montauk is the 399th most populous. 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).

Montauk's White Population

3,195 residents of Montauk identify as White, or 74.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Montauk considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Montauk is ranked #956 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Montauk is more White than neighboring Springs (60.4% White), and East Hampton North (46.9% White). Montauk is less White than neighboring Napeague (83.4% White), Amagansett (83.4% White), and Fishers Island (83% White).

Montauk's Black Population

86 residents of Montauk identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Montauk slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Montauk is ranked #502 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Montauk is more Black than neighboring Napeague (1.9% Black), Amagansett (1.9% Black), Springs (1.4% Black), and Fishers Island (0.7% Black). Montauk is less Black than neighboring East Hampton North (4.1% Black).

Montauk's Asian Population

62 residents of Montauk identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Montauk slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Montauk is ranked #625 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Montauk is more Asian than neighboring Amagansett (1% Asian). Montauk is less Asian than neighboring Napeague (3% Asian), Springs (1.6% Asian), and Fishers Island (2.6% Asian).

Montauk's Hispanic Population

804 residents of Montauk identify as Hispanic, or 18.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Montauk roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Montauk is ranked #150 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Montauk is more Hispanic than neighboring Napeague (7.9% Hispanic), Amagansett (10.2% Hispanic), and Fishers Island (7.5% Hispanic). Montauk is less Hispanic than neighboring Springs (33.7% Hispanic), and East Hampton North (44.6% Hispanic).

Montauk's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Montauk identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Montauk roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Montauk is ranked #309 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Montauk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Springs (0.4% Native American/Other). Montauk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Napeague (1.1% Native American/Other), and Amagansett (1.3% Native American/Other).

Montauk's Multiracial Population

130 residents of Montauk identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Montauk roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Montauk is ranked #755 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Montauk is more Multiracial than neighboring Napeague (2.7% Multiracial), Amagansett (2.1% Multiracial), Springs (2.5% Multiracial), and East Hampton North (2.2% Multiracial). Montauk is less Multiracial than neighboring Fishers Island (5.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.