Central Islip (known colloquially as C.I.) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York, USA, and a hamlet of the Town of Islip. The population was 31,950 at the 2000 census. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... NY redirects here. ... The definitions of the political subdivisions of the state of New York differ from those in certain other countries or even various other U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Islip, pronounced I-slip (IPA pronunciation:), is a census-designated place and hamlet located in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York, on the South Shore of Long Island. ...

Geography

Central Islip is located at 40° 47' 3" North, 73° 11' 57" West (40.784194, -73.199062)^GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 18.8 km² (7.3 mi²), all land. Its schools are the Early Childhood Center, Anthony Alfano School, Andrew T. Morrow Elementary, Francis J. O'Neill Elementary, Marguerite Mulvey Elementary, Cordello Ave. Elementary, Mulligan Intermediate School, Ralph G. Reed Middle School, and Central Islip Senior High School. There is also a private Catholic School located within the town, Our Lady of Providence Regional School. Also, Central Islip homes NYIT (New York Institute of Technology), and Touro Law school, located next to the local Supreme Court building. As of 2007, the [Central Islip Civic Council] announced that Central Islip's Downtown area will be renovated. Central Islip is a boom-town. Jobs are being created as a cause of so much construction going on. Central Islip is the home of many developments. They are: College Woods, Park Row, Bella Casa Estates, Islip Landings, Courthouse Commons, Waddington Estates, and Coventry Village. Because of all of this, C.I.'s population is growing at a rapid rate. The value of all of these new buildings are millions of dollars. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... The New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) is a private, co-educational college in New York in the USA. The college has three campuses, two on Long Island, and one in New York City. ... The New York Institute of Technology (also known as NYIT and New York Tech) is a private, co-educational college in New York in the USA. The college has three New York campuses, two on Long Island and one on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, as well as global... The Supreme Court of the State of New York is the basic New York State trial court of general jurisidiction. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Park Row may refer to: The street in downtown Manhattan The BMT elevated train terminal bordering the Manhattan street. ... Coventry Village is a commercial district in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 31,950 people, 8,792 households, and 6,813 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,699.2/km² (4,398.2/mi²). There were 9,189 housing units at an average density of 488.7/km² (1,264.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 47.79% White, 27.45% African American, 0.52% Native American, 3.10% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 16.01% from other races, and 5.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.84% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 8,792 households out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.56 and the average family size was 3.87. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $55,504, and the median income for a family was $57,252. Males had a median income of $35,187 versus $27,842 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,910. About 8.3% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Sports

The Long Island Ducks are an Atlantic League team based in Central Islip, New York. ... A view of the playing field at Busch Memorial Stadium, St. ... The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, based in Camden, New Jersey, is a professional, independent baseball organization located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, especially the greater metropolitan areas of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. It operates in cities not served by Major or Minor... Citibank Park is a stadium in Central Islip, New York. ... Image File history File links LIDucks. ...

Interesting Facts

Central Islip was briefly mentioned in the 1993 song Tarantula, by Dogbowl & Kramer.

The Central Islip State Hospital was estalblished in 1887, Two of its beautiful and historic buildings that are over 100 years old, were donated to the town as part of a Recreation Center in the mid 1960's. They are still in use and a major part of Central Islips Heritage. They are located on Clayton St.. Central Islip Recreation Center Building, located on Clayton St. ...

Did you know that a famous World War II Sherman Tank was discovered buried on the grounds of the Former Central Islip Psychiatric Center grounds[1] next to the former
Central Islip State Hospital Powerplant. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... General characteristics Length: 5. ... Abandoned CISH Powerplant as it stood in 2006 photo/story James Attanasio The Central Islip State Hospital (CISH) Powerplant was constructed in 1953 by the Titusville Iron Works Co. ...

External links

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Central Islips Forgotten History: Read this fascinating story about Central Islips "City within a City" that lasted 100 years.

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