Suffolk Reporter

Of the 5,904 people residing in Southold, NY in 2019, the median age was 54, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Suffolk Reporter.

The largest number of people were in the 65 to 74 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the age bracket for children under 5 years old.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Age	Estimated Number	% of overall Population
Under 5 years old	152	2.6
5 to 9 years old	294	5
10 to 14 years old	308	5.2
15 to 19 years old	328	5.6
20 to 24 years old	220	3.7
25 to 34 years old	410	6.9
35 to 44 years old	538	9.1
45 to 54 years old	794	13.4
55 to 64 years old	950	16.1
65 to 74 years old	954	16.2
75 to 84 years old	589	10
85 and older years old	367	6.2

Source: US Census Bureau