East Hampton (village), New York
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East Hampton is a village located in Suffolk County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,334.
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.
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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.
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."
Famous residents include:
Geography
East Hampton is located at 40°57'25" North, 72°11'55" West (40.957004, -72.19885)Template:GR.
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.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,334 people, 635 households, and 337 families residing in the village. The population density is 108.2/km² (280.3/mi²). There are 1,745 housing units at an average density of 141.5/km² (366.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 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 are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 635 households out of which 16.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% are married couples living together, 6.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 46.9% are non-families. 36.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.07 and the average family size is 2.68.
In the village the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 52 years. For every 100 females there are 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.6 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $56,607, and the median income for a family is $62,500. Males have a median income of $41,181 versus $37,083 for females. The per capita income for the village is $51,316. 8.2% of the population and 5.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.2% of those under the age of 18 and 5.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.