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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|5.4|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|5.4|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} of it (0.56%) is water. |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|5.4|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|5.4|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} of it (0.56%) is water. |
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East Farmingdale is bordered to the west by [[South Farmingdale]], the [[Farmingdale, New York|Village of Farmingdale]] and [[Old Bethpage]], to the north by [[Melville, New York|Melville]], to the east by [[Wyandanch]] and [[West Babylon]], to the southeast by [[North Lindenhurst]], and to the south by [[North Amityville]]. |
East Farmingdale is bordered to the west by [[South Farmingdale]], the [[Farmingdale, New York|Village of Farmingdale]] and [[Old Bethpage]] (which are in [[Nassau County, New York| Nassau County]], to the north by [[Melville, New York|Melville]], to the east by [[Wyandanch]] and [[West Babylon]], to the southeast by [[North Lindenhurst]], and to the south by [[North Amityville]]. |
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==Demographics of the CDP== |
==Demographics of the CDP== |
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Revision as of 04:00, 29 August 2012
East Farmingdale, New York | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km2) |
| • Land | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 6,484 |
| • Density | 1,003.8/sq mi (387.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-21985 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867401 |
East Farmingdale is a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population of the CDP was 6,484 at the 2010 census. Located in the Town of Babylon, the residents are served by the Farmingdale Post Office.
Geography
East Farmingdale is located at 40°43′30″N 73°25′34″W / 40.72500°N 73.42611°W (40.725061, -73.426220)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.4 square miles (14 km2), of which, 5.4 square miles (14 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) of it (0.56%) is water.
East Farmingdale is bordered to the west by South Farmingdale, the Village of Farmingdale and Old Bethpage (which are in Nassau County, to the north by Melville, to the east by Wyandanch and West Babylon, to the southeast by North Lindenhurst, and to the south by North Amityville.
Demographics of the CDP
As of the 2010 Census, there were 6,484 people and 2,020 households, with 2.87 persons per household. The population density was 1,134.6 per square mile.
There were 2,114 housing units, of which 26.9% were in multi-unit structures. The homeownership rate was 70.6%. The median value of owner-occupied housing units was $443,700. 5.3% of housing units were vacant and 31.3% of occupied housing units were occupied by renters.
The racial makeup of the CDP was 71.6% White, 12.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 5.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 7.4% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.9% of the population. The CDP was 59.8% non-Hispanic White.
There were 2,020 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.55.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 4.7% of the population under the age of 5, 22.1% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 20 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.6 years.
89.5% of the population had lived in the same house 1 year & over. 20.3% of the population were foreign-born, and 29.1% of residents at least 5 years old spoke a language other than English at home.
84.9% of residents at least 25 years old had graduated high school and 20.7% of residents at least 25 years old had a Bachelor's degree or higher. The mean travel time to work for workers aged 16 and over was 24.5 minutes.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $90,577. The per capita income for the CDP was $32,187. 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line.
Local Attractions
Route 110 (Broad Hollow Road) is one of the largest business corridors on Long Island, so many Long Island companies are based in East Farmingdale. Farmingdale State College is located in the northwestern part of the CDP, the Republic Airport is located in the center of the CDP, and the Saint Charles Cemetery is just east of the airport. These two areas make up about one-third of the CDP's land area. Adventureland, one of Long island's most popular amusement parks, is located in East Farmingdale right across the street from Farmingdale State College.
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