Belle Terre, New York
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Belle Terre is a village located in Suffolk County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 832.
The Village of Belle Terre is in the Town of Brookhaven.
Geography
Belle Terre is located at 40°57'31" North, 73°3'56" West (40.958573, -73.065599)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 832 people, 286 households, and 237 families residing in the village. The population density is 369.2/km² (952.3/mi²). There are 297 housing units at an average density of 131.8/km² (339.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 91.71% White, 1.08% African American, 0.00% Native American, 5.05% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. 1.92% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 286 households out of which 31.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.6% are married couples living together, 5.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 16.8% are non-families. 11.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.91 and the average family size is 3.16.
In the village the population is spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 36.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 45 years. For every 100 females there are 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $132,155, and the median income for a family is $144,708. Males have a median income of $100,000 versus $50,156 for females. The per capita income for the village is $56,191. 1.4% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
There is a strong opinion on Long Island that Belle Terre is a snobby, rich-only community. Access to the cove at the edge of Port Jefferson, an extremely beautiful natural landmark, is denied to non-residents, further fueling the fire of this negative opinion. It is infamous among local youth for its $70 parking tickets to any who attempt to park and visit the cove. Whereas a normal parking violation on Long Island would not cost so much, Belle Terre has it's own court and police force, and is able to enforce this exhorbitant fine, which does not actually benefit Brookhaven township, only Belle Terre itself.