The Town of Riverhead is in Suffolk County, New York on the north shore of Long Island. The population was 27,680 at the 2000 census. The name signifies that the mouth of the Peconic River is in this town. 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. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... “NY” redirects here. ... Map showing Long Island; to the north is Connecticut and to the west are New York City and New Jersey. ... The Peconic River is a river in Suffolk County, New York in the USA. The river is located in the eastern end of Long Island. ...

There is also a smaller hamlet of Riverhead, which lies in the Town. 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. ... Riverhead is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Suffolk County, New York. ...

History

The town became the county seat in 1792, replacing Southold. 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The Town of Southold is in Suffolk County, New York, USA. It is located in the northeastern tip of the county, on the North Fork of Long Island. ...

Geography

The north town line is delineated by the Long Island Sound with Connecticut on the opposite shore. The east town line is the border of the Town of Southold. The town is partly on the North Fork of the county. New York City waterways: 1. ... Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Largest metro area Hartford Area  Ranked 48th  - Total 5,543[2] sq mi (14,356 km²)  - Width 70 miles (113 km)  - Length 110 miles (177 km)  - % water 12. ... For the hamlet and census-designated place within the Town of Southold, see Southold (CDP), New York. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 521.3 km² (201.3 mi²). 174.5 km² (67.4 mi²) of it is land and 346.8 km² (133.9 mi²) of it (66.53%) is water. 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. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 27,680 people, 10,749 households, and 7,288 families residing in the town. The population density was 158.6/km² (410.8/mi²). There were 12,479 housing units at an average density of 71.5/km² (185.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 85.23% White, 10.52% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.43% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.06% 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 following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia 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. ... 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. ... 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 10,749 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.01. “Spouse” redirects here. ...

In the town the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,195, and the median income for a family was $55,939. Males had a median income of $40,855 versus $32,288 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,647. About 5.3% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 7.4% 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. ...

Communities and locations

Events and Places of Interest

Every summer Riverhead is the home of the Long Island Blues Festival, and the Polish festival. Atlantis is an aquarium. There is also a train museum, the water park Splish Splash, Tanger Outlet Mall and Polish town. Fun at a water park A water park is an amusement park that features waterplay areas, such as water slides, splash pads, spraygrounds (water playgrounds), lazy rivers, or other recreational bathing environments. ... This section contains a list of trivia items. ...

Hamlets (unincorporated)

• Aquebogue
• Baiting Hollow
• Calverton (partially; shared with Town of Brookhaven)
• Jamesport
• Laurel (partially; shared with Town of Southold)
• Northville
• Riverhead
• Wading River (partially; shared with Town of Brookhaven)

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. ... Aquebogue is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. ... Baiting Hollow is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. ... Calverton is a census-designated place located in Suffolk County, New York. ... Jamesport is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. ... Laurel is a hamlet in Suffolk County, New York, USA. It is inside both the Town of Southold and the Town of Riverhead. ... Northville is a census-designated place located in Suffolk County, New York. ... Riverhead is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Suffolk County, New York. ... Wading River is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York on the North Shore of Long Island. ...

Other communities

• Centerville
• Polishtown
• Reeves Park
• Roanoke
• South Jamesport
• Sweyze
• Wildwood

State Parks

• Wildwood State Park

Wildwood State Park is a state park located in Suffolk County, New York in the USA. The park is in the Town of Riverhead on the north shore of Long Island. ...

External links

• Town of Riverhead webpage
• The Riverhead News-Review
• Riverhead Central School District
• Riverhead history
• 2000 census data
• Dinosaur Walk Museum
• RCA's Riverhead Receiver Station
• Tanger Outlet Mall

	Municipalities of Suffolk County, New York
County Seat	Riverhead
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