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Encyclopedia > East Hampton (village), New York

East Hampton is a village located in Suffolk County, New York on the South Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2000 Census, the village had a total population of 1,334. A village is a human residential settlement commonly found in rural areas. ... 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 Village of East Hampton is a wealthy community on the southern coast of Long Island, New York, known for its green farmland next to scenic beaches, and its many famous residents. The village is a small, more exclusive area of the Town of East Hampton. 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. ...

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History

Founded in 1648 by English farmers, East Hampton remained a quiet farming community until the late 1800s, when it began to develop as a resort for the wealthy upper class from New York City. The hamlet of Springs, historically known for its contribution to the Abstract Expresionist art movement, is predominantly responsible for the attraction of wealthy second home owners. Nickname: The Big Apple Official website: City of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area Total 468. ... Springs is a census-designated place and hamlet located in Suffolk County, New York. ...


It has become a major weekend destination for New York City residents during the summer. The area around East Hampton is also referred to colloquially as "The Hamptons." The Hamptons, shown highlighted The Hamptons refers to a number of places near the East End of Long Island, in Suffolk County, New York that is a well-known summer colony. ...


Famous residents include:

Ina Rosenberg Garten (born February 2, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York) is a chef, former caterer, cookbook author, columnist, and hostess of the Food Network program Barefoot Contessa. ... Steven Spielberg Steven Allan Spielberg, KBE (born December 18, 1946) is an American film director. ... Martha Stewart (born August 3, 1941) is a television and magazine personality known for her cooking, gardening, etiquette, and arts and crafts projects, and as a general lifestyle guide and homemaker. ... Ronald O. Perelman (born 1943) is a wealthy investor and businessman, who appears 40th on the Forbes 2004 list of billionaires. ... Edith Bouvier Beale (November 7, 1917–January 14, 2002) was a first cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill. ...

Geography

East Hampton is located at 40°57'25" North, 72°11'55" West (40.957004, -72.19885)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. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 12.7 km² (4.9 mi²). 12.3 km² (4.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.86% 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. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,334 people, 635 households, and 337 families residing in the village. The population density was 108.2/km² (280.3/mi²). There were 1,745 housing units at an average density of 141.5/km² (366.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 93.10% White, 1.42% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 1.87% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.87% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. 8.92% of the population were 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. ... 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 were 635 households out of which 16.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.9% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.68. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...


In the village the population was spread out with 14.4% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $56,607, and the median income for a family was $62,500. Males had a median income of $41,181 versus $37,083 for females. The per capita income for the village was $51,316. 8.2% of the population and 5.5% of families were below the poverty line. 13.2% of those under the age of 18 and 5.8% of those 65 and older were 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. ...


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Hampton New York (1981 words)
Hampton Manor is in the Town of East Greenbush and is a suburb of the City of Rensselaer and the City of Albany.
In the village the population is spread out with 0.0% under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 18.2% from 25 to 44, 36.4% from 45 to 64, and 45.5% who are 65 years of age or older.
East Hampton is on the eastern end of Long Island and is entirely on the South Fork of the County.
East Hampton Village History (383 words)
This is the oldest burying ground in the Town of East Hampton, with tomb stones dating back to the 17th century.
Now under the direction of the East Hampton Historical Society, it is used for exhibitions lectures and other activities.
This Colonial house, built in 1740, is the East Hampton Historical Society's administrative headquarters.
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