Westhampton, New York
Westhampton is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 3,079 at the 2010 census.[3]
Westhampton, New York | |
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Hamlet and census-designated place | |
Inland waterway in Westhampton | |
Westhampton | |
Coordinates: 40°49′22″N 72°39′52″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
County | Suffolk |
Area | |
• Total | 14.9 sq mi (38.5 km2) |
• Land | 12.7 sq mi (32.8 km2) |
• Water | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km2) |
Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 3,079 |
• Density | 210/sq mi (80/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 11977 |
Area code(s) | 631 |
FIPS code | 36-80170[1] |
GNIS feature ID | 0970920[2] |
Westhampton is in the Town of Southampton.
Geography
Westhampton is located at 40°49′22″N 72°39′52″W (40.822894, -72.664306).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.9 square miles (38.5 km2), of which 12.7 square miles (32.8 km2) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), or 14.74%, is water.[3]
Climate
Westhampton has an oceanic climate (Cfb) under the Köppen climate classification, with moderately cold winters and warm summers. Westhampton sees an average of 43.4 inches of precipitation per year.
Demographics of the CDP
At the 2000 census there were 2,869 people, 1,070 households, and 766 families in the CDP. The population density was 326.2 per square mile (125.9/km²). There were 1,601 housing units at an average density of 182.0/sq mi (70.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.04% White, 4.43% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.25% Asian, 0.80% from other races, and 2.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.47%.[1]
Of the 1,070 households 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 23.0% of households were one person and 7.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.14.
The age distribution was 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there are 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.
The median household income was $67,125 and the median family income was $80,313. Men had a median income of $51,331 versus $36,875 for women. The per capita income for the CDP was $31,894. About 3.4% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
Howard Cosell, 20th century television sports journalist.
References
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Westhampton. |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Westhampton, New York. |
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Westhampton CDP, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-01-10.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.