Eatons Neck, New York
Eaton's Neck, New York | |
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 The waterfront in Eatons Neck on October 9, 2022. | |
  Eaton's Neck, New York Location on Long Island and within the state of New York  Eaton's Neck, New York Eaton's Neck, New York (New York)  Eaton's Neck, New York Eaton's Neck, New York (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 40°56′3″N 73°23′43″W / 40.93417°N 73.39528°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Huntington |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.84 sq mi (9.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 2.83 sq mi (7.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,334 |
| • Density | 1,327.8/sq mi (512.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 11768 |
| Area codes | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-23316 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867404 |
Eatons Neck is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Eatons Neck had a population of 1,334.[2]
History
[edit]In 1927, the bulk of Eatons Neck consisting of what is today known as the Morgan Estate and Two-Acre Zone was subdivided and sold by the heirs of Cornelius H. DeLamater. The Eaton Harbors Corporation was created to hold title to, and maintain, all the private beaches and roads on the former estate.[3]
Geography
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), all land.[4][5]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,334 | [citation needed] | — |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6][failed verification] | |||
 | This section needs to be updated. The reason given is: Newer information is available from the 2010 and 2020 census reports. (August 2024) |
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 1,388 people, 512 households, and 419 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,378.4 inhabitants per square mile (532.2/km2). There were 554 housing units at an average density of 550.2 per square mile (212.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.13% White, 0.22% African American, 1.01% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.
There were 512 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $100,663, and the median income for a family was $104,111. Males had a median income of $94,349 versus $67,083 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $44,342. About 1.9% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.
As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 1,406 people, 519 households, and 412 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,406.0 per square mile. There were 575 housing units at an average density of 575.0/sq mi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.
There were 519 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.9% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.07.
Education
[edit]Historically, Eatons Neck had its own school district, which consisted of a single schoolhouse for all grades. However, in 1922, the school district consolidated with the neighboring towns.[8][AI-retrieved source]
As a result Eatons Neck is located entirely within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District.[9] As such, all children who reside within the hamlet and attend public schools go to Northport-East Northport's schools.[9]
Fire Department
[edit]Eatons neck is served by the Eatons Neck Fire Department. [10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ↑ Carr, Edward A.T.; Michael W. Carr; Kari Ann Carr (1994). Faded Laurels, The History of Eaton's Neck and Asharoken. Heart of the Lakes Publishing. pp. 138–144. ISBN 1-55787-119-1.
- ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Eatons Neck CDP, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "History of East Northport". eastnorthportchamber. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- 1 2 "Long Island Index: Interactive Map". www.longislandindexmaps.org. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
- ↑ "Eaton's Neck Fire Department – Since 1956". Retrieved May 28, 2026.
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