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Encyclopedia > East Hampton (town), New York

The town of East Hampton is located in southeastern Suffolk County, New York and is the easternmost town on the South Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP had a total population of 19,719. The town includes the village of East Hampton, as well as four official hamlets of Montauk, Amagansett, Wainscott and Springs. East Hampton, especially estates south of the highway and in the underdeveloped hamlet of Springs, boasts some of the most expensive residential real estate in the United States. 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. ... Suffolk County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... The South Shore of Long Island is the area along Long Islands Atlantic Ocean shoreline. ... Mercator projection of Long Island Long Island is an island in New York, at 1,377 square miles (3567 km²) the largest island in the continental United States, and with 7. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... 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. ... East Hampton is a village located in Suffolk County, New York. ... 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. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Amagansett is a census-designated place and hamlet located in Suffolk County, New York. ... Wainscott is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Suffolk County, New York on the South Shore of Long Island. ... Springs is a census-designated place and hamlet located in Suffolk County, New York. ... Real estate is a legal term that encompasses land along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings. ...

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.5 km² (5.6 mi²). 14.5 km² (5.6 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


East Hampton is located at 40° 58' 16" North, 72° 11' 20" West (40.971060, -72.188759)GR1. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


East Hampton is on the eastern end of Long Island and is entirely on the South Fork of the County. The south town line is delineated by the Atlantic Ocean. The west town line is the Town of Southampton, and the north town line is Town of Southold and the Town of Shelter Island. Mercator projection of Long Island Long Island is an island in New York, at 1,377 square miles (3567 km²) the largest island in the continental United States, and with 7. ... The South Fork of Suffolk County, New York is a peninsula in the southeast part of the county and of Long Island. ... Southampton is a town located in Suffolk County, New York. ... Southold is a town located in Suffolk County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 20,599. ... Shelter Island is an island and a town located at the eastern end of Suffolk County, New York. ...


Demographics

NOTICE: THIS DATA IS INCORRECT AND FOR THE CDP, NOT THE TOWN - REFER TO CENSUS 2000 FOR ACCURATE NUMBERS

Although Springs is the area of East Hampton that most historians associate with artists and writers, East Hampton is actually geographically much larger than just Springs. As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 19,719 people, households, and families residing in East Hampton. The population density is 248.2/km² (643.1/mi²). There are 2,251 housing units at an average density of 155.8/km² (403.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 82.46% White, 7.39% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 1.62% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 5.94% from other races, and 2.43% from two or more races. 16.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 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. ... 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. ...


There are 1,445 households out of which 27.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% are married couples living together, 12.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% are non-families. 31.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.47 and the average family size is 3.07. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...


In the town the population is spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.2 males.


The median income for a household in the town is $52,201, and the median income for a family is $55,357. Males have a median income of $38,566 versus $29,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $25,725. 12.2% of the population and 10.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.5% of those under the age of 18 and 4.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. 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 living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


In the summer, the population of East Hampton is greatly increased by wealthy vacationers, many from the New York metropolitan area. Housing costs have greatly increased as East Hampton has evolved into a fashionable, destination resort. In 2004, a modest house in East Hampton Village could sell for over a million dollars. Many people employed in East Hampton can no longer afford to live there, but instead commute from Riverhead and other towns towards central Long Island.


Special Events

Each year, East Hampton Fire Department organizes fireworks on Main Beach to celebrate July 4th.


Each Summer, the Artists and Writers Softball Game, a charity benefit, is held. Past players include John Irving, Norman Mailer, Kurt Vonnegut, Dustin Hoffman, Bill Clinton, and singer Paul Simon. John Winslow Irving (born March 2, 1942) is an American novelist and Academy Award-winning screenwriter (for The Cider House Rules, based on his novel of the same name). ... Norman Mailer, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1948 Norman Kingsley Mailer (born January 31, 1923) is an American writer and, along with Truman Capote, is considered an innovator of the nonfictional novel. ... Kurt Vonnegut Kurt Vonnegut Jr. ... Dustin Hoffman Hoffman with Ben Stiller in 2004s Meet the Fockers. ... William Jefferson Bill Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III on August 19, 1946) was the 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001. ... Publicity still for Youre the One, released in 2000 This article is about the musician; for other Paul Simons, see Paul Simon (disambiguation). ...


Communities and locations

Villages (incorporated)

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. ... East Hampton is a village located in Suffolk County, New York. ... Sag Harbor is a village located in Suffolk County, New York, shared by the towns of East Hampton and Southampton. ... Southampton, New York is the name of three entities on Long Island in Suffolk County, New York in the United States. ...

Hamlets (unincorporated)

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. ... Amagansett is a census-designated place and hamlet located in Suffolk County, New York. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Springs is a census-designated place and hamlet located in Suffolk County, New York. ... Wainscott is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Suffolk County, New York on the South Shore of Long Island. ...

State Parks

Camp Hero (AKA Fort Hero) was a military base at Montauk Point on the eastern tip of Long Island, New York. ... Hither Hills State Park is a state park located at the eastern tip of Long Island in Suffolk County, New York in the USA. See also List of New York state parks ... Montauk Downs State Park is a state park in New York, USA. The park is located in Suffolk County, New York near the eastern tip of the South Fork of Long Island. ... Montauk Point State Park is located at the eastern tip of Long Island, New York in Suffolk County. ... The Sag Habor State Golf Course is 48. ... Shadmoor State Park is a state park located in Suffolk County, New York in the USA. The park is in the East Hampton (town), New York on the South Fork of Long Island. ...

Other

  • Abrams Landing
  • Alberts Landing
  • Beach Hampton
  • Barned Hole
  • Barnes Landing
  • Devon
  • Ditch Plains
  • Fireplace
  • Fort Pond Bay
  • Girard Park
  • Lake Montauk
  • Midhampton
  • Montauk Beach
  • Montauk Station
  • Napeague
  • Promised Land
  • Quincetree Landing

External links


  Results from FactBites:
 
East Hampton (town), New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (704 words)
East Hampton, especially estates south of the highway and in the underdeveloped hamlet of Springs, boasts some of the most expensive residential real estate in the United States.
East Hampton is on the eastern end of Long Island and is entirely on the South Fork of the County.
In the town the population is spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who are 65 years of age or older.
East Hampton History (565 words)
The town of East Hampton has such an extraordinary historical heritage that it could easily serve as the classroom of America, while at the same time being the subject of a soap opera, sprinkled with delicious gossip and excitement worthy of any modern day tabloid story.
East Hampton is not only the summer getawawy of choice, it is, if that is possible, even more beautiful, and serene during the fall and winter months.
In fact, some artists claim that East Hampton has a unique kind of light, possibly created by a combination of atmospheric conditions resulting from the proximity of woods and ocean, that gives it a shimmering dancing quality which greatly enhances their ability to produce their artwork.
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