East Northport is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Huntington, Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 20,845 at the 2000 census. Students attend either the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District, the Commack School District or the Elwood School District. Larkfield Road functions as the hamlet's "Main Street." A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... The Town of Huntington is located in northwestern Suffolk County, New York on the North Shore of Long Island. ... Suffolk County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... Situated on the north shore of Long Island in western Suffolk County, Northport-East Northport is approximately 50 miles from the United States largest city, New York. ...

Geography

East Northport is located at 40°52′45″N, 73°19′27″W (40.879248, -73.324133)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 15.2 km² (5.9 mi²), all land. 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 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 census^GR2 of 2000, there were 20,845 people, 6,967 households, and 5,552 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,373.4/km² (3,556.5/mi²). There were 7,086 housing units at an average density of 466.9/km² (1,209.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.72% White, 0.91% African American, 0.12% Native American, 2.28% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.91% 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. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... 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 6,967 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.24. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $73,341, and the median income for a family was $80,291. Males had a median income of $54,054 versus $38,419 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $28,666. About 2.9% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 4.9% 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. ...

History

East Northport was originally named Larkfield.

Notable residents

• Steve Park, NASCAR driver
• Tom Hatzfeld, Stole Jon Cooper's jacket at a meatball eating contest in September of 2006

Steve Park from East Northport, New York was born August 23, 1967. ... The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... Jon Cooper (Gay Legislator) Jon Cooper was born on February 1, 1955 and grew up on Long Island. ... A meatball is a generally spherical mass of ground meat and other ingredients, such as bread or breadcrumbs, minced onion, various spices, and possibly eggs, cooked by frying, baking, steaming, or braising in sauce. ...

See also

• 1946 Huntington Planning Map

This 1946 Huntington Planning Map documents a historical snapshot of the birth of modern suburbs. ...

External links

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