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'''East Farmingdale''' is a [[Hamlet (New York)|hamlet]] and a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) located in the [[Town of Babylon, New York|Town of Babylon]] in [[Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County]], on the [[South Shore (Long Island)|South Shore]] of [[Long Island]], in [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 6,617 at the time of the 2020 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3621985| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212190858/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3621985| url-status=dead| archive-date=2020-02-12| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): East Farmingdale CDP, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=2012-12-27}}</ref> |
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In the past, some or all East Farmingdale was proposed to become part of the never-realized '''Incorporated Village of Half Hollow Hills'''. |
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== History == |
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Around 2001, East Farmingdale and its neighbors [[Dix Hills, New York|Dix Hills]], [[Melville, New York|Melville]], and [[Wheatley Heights, New York|Wheatley Heights]] (all partially or wholly within the [[Half Hollow Hills Central School District]]) proposed incorporating as a single village called the Incorporated Village of Half Hollow Hills.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kutt Nahas|first=Donna|date=July 27, 2003|title=Villages, Inc.: Hamlets Across the Island Weigh the Cost-Benefit Ratio of Incorporation|work=[[The New York Times]]|via=[[ProQuest]]}}</ref> These plans failed and, as such, each remain unincorporated hamlets to this day.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Long Island Index: Interactive Map|url=http://www.longislandindexmaps.org/?zoom=0&x=1313564&y=266122.5&code=53264&tab=tabServiceProviders&satellite=false&landuse=true&landuseopacity=0.8&mainlayers=Fire_boundary,LIE,ParkwayMainRd,VillageBoundaryUninc,VillageBoundaryInc,TownsCities&labellayers=Fire_boundary,VillageBoundaryUninc,VillageBoundaryInc,TownsCities,LIE&serviceproviderlayers=|access-date=2021-07-10|website=www.longislandindexmaps.org}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|14.9|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|14.8|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.1|km2|disp=flip|2}}, or 0.35%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010" /><ref name="GR1">{{cite web |date=2011-02-12 |title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=2011-04-23 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> |
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East Farmingdale is bordered to the west by [[South Farmingdale, New York|South Farmingdale]], the village of [[Farmingdale, New York|Farmingdale]], to the north [[Melville, New York|Melville]], and to the northwest by [[Old Bethpage, New York|Old Bethpage]], to the east by [[Wyandanch, New York|Wyandanch]] and [[West Babylon, New York|West Babylon]], to the southeast by [[North Lindenhurst, New York|North Lindenhurst]], and to the south by [[North Amityville, New York|North Amityville]]. |
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|population_total = 6,484 |
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==Demographics== |
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As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 Census]], there were 6,484 people and 2,002 households, with 3.00 persons per household. The [[population density]] was 1,137.5 per square mile (438.1 per km<sup>2</sup>).<ref name="Census 2010 demog">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US3621985| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212135242/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US3621985| url-status=dead| archive-date=2020-02-12| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): East Farmingdale CDP, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=2012-12-27}}</ref> |
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'''East Farmingdale''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New_York#Hamlet|hamlet]] and a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County]], [[New York]], [[United States]]. The population of the CDP was 6,484 at the 2010 census. Located in the [[Babylon (town), New York|Town of Babylon]], the residents are served by the Farmingdale Post Office. |
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There were 2,114 housing units, of which 68.7% were owner-occupied. 5.3% of housing units were vacant and 31.3% of occupied housing units were occupied by renters.<ref name="Census 2010 demog"/> |
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==Geography== |
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East Farmingdale is located at {{Coord|40|43|30|N|73|25|34|W|type:city}} (40.725061, -73.426220){{GR|1}}. |
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The racial makeup of the CDP was 71.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 12.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 5.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 7.4% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 20.9% of the population. The CDP was 59.8% non-Hispanic White.<ref name="Census 2010 demog"/> |
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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. |
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There were 2,002 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were headed by [[Marriage|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% were 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.<ref name="Census 2010 demog"/> |
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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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In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 15.3% from 18 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.<ref name="Census 2010 demog"/> |
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==Demographics of the CDP== |
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As of the [[2010 Census|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. |
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For the period 2007–2011, an estimated 86.4% of the population had lived in the same house 1 year and over. 20.8% of the population were foreign-born, and 27.5% of residents at least 5 years old spoke a language other than English at home.<ref name=ACS2>{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/11_5YR/DP02/1600000US3621985| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212094047/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/11_5YR/DP02/1600000US3621985| url-status=dead| archive-date=2020-02-12| title=Selected Social Characteristics in the United States: 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP02): East Farmingdale CDP, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=2012-12-27}}</ref> |
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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. |
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Over the period 2007-2011, 85.0% of residents at least 25 years old had graduated high school, and 26.9% of residents at least 25 years old had a bachelor's degree or higher.<ref name=ACS2/> The mean travel time to work for workers aged 16 and over was 28.2 minutes.<ref name=ACS3>{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/11_5YR/DP03/1600000US3621985| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212084758/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/11_5YR/DP03/1600000US3621985| url-status=dead| archive-date=2020-02-12| title=Selected Economic Characteristics: 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): East Farmingdale CDP, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=2012-12-27}}</ref> |
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The racial makeup of the CDP was 71.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 12.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 5.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 7.4% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 20.9% of the population. The CDP was 59.8% non-Hispanic White. |
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Between 2007 and 2011, the median annual income for a household in the CDP was an estimated $86,000. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $30,723. 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line.<ref name=ACS3/> 26.4% of the housing units in the community were in multi-unit structures, and the median value of owner-occupied housing units was $423,200.<ref name=ACS4>{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/11_5YR/DP04/1600000US3621985| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212095436/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/11_5YR/DP04/1600000US3621985| url-status=dead| archive-date=2020-02-12| title=Selected Housing Characteristics: 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP04): East Farmingdale CDP, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=2012-12-27}}</ref> |
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There were 2,020 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were [[Marriage|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. |
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==Education== |
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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. |
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=== K-12 education === |
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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. |
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The portion of East Farmingdale north of [[New York State Route 24|Conklin Street]] is all within the [[Half Hollow Hills Central School District]].<ref name=":0" /> Most elementary students go to Paumanok Elementary School or Signal Hill Elementary School. All secondary school students go to West Hollow Middle School and [[Half Hollow Hills High School East]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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Most areas of East Farmingdale located south of Conklin Street are located within the Farmingdale Union Free School District.<ref name=":0" /> There is also a small area of East Farmingdale within the Copiague Union Free School District, but no residential homes are in this area.<ref name=":0" /> |
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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. |
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All East Farmingdale elementary students in the Farmingdale Union Free School District attend Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School, which is the only public grade school in East Farmingdale.<ref name=":0" /> |
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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. |
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=== Higher education === |
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==Local Attractions== |
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East Farmingdale is home to [[Farmingdale State College]].<ref name=":0" /> The college is located in the northwestern part of the CDP.<ref name=":0" /> |
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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. [[State University of New York at 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 (New York)|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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==Local attractions== |
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[[New York State Route 110|New York State Route 110 (Broad Hollow Road)]] is one of the largest business corridors on Long Island, and many Long Island companies are based in East Farmingdale.<ref name=":0" /> [[Republic Airport]] is located in the center of the CDP, and [[Saint Charles Cemetery]] is just east of the airport. These two areas make up about one-third of the CDP's land area. [[Adventureland (New York)|Adventureland]], one of Long island's most popular amusement parks, is located in East Farmingdale, across the street from Farmingdale State College.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Latest revision as of 21:40, 21 April 2024
East Farmingdale, New York | |
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 The Wellwood Avenue Fire Station, located within East Farmingdale, in 2024. | |
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  East Farmingdale, New York Location on Long Island#Location within the state of New York  East Farmingdale, New York East Farmingdale, New York (New York) | |
| Coordinates: 40°43′30″N 73°25′34″W / 40.72500°N 73.42611°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Babylon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.48 sq mi (19.37 km2) |
| • Land | 7.48 sq mi (19.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 6,617 |
| • Density | 884.98/sq mi (341.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-21985 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867401 |
East Farmingdale is a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP) located in the Town of Babylon in Suffolk County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 6,617 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]
In the past, some or all East Farmingdale was proposed to become part of the never-realized Incorporated Village of Half Hollow Hills.
History[edit]
Around 2001, East Farmingdale and its neighbors Dix Hills, Melville, and Wheatley Heights (all partially or wholly within the Half Hollow Hills Central School District) proposed incorporating as a single village called the Incorporated Village of Half Hollow Hills.[3] These plans failed and, as such, each remain unincorporated hamlets to this day.[4]
Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.8 square miles (14.9 km2), of which 5.7 square miles (14.8 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.35%, is water.[2][5]
East Farmingdale is bordered to the west by South Farmingdale, the village of Farmingdale, to the north Melville, and to the northwest by Old Bethpage, to the east by Wyandanch and West Babylon, to the southeast by North Lindenhurst, and to the south by North Amityville.
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2010 | 6,484 | — | |
| 2020 | 6,617 | 2.1% | |
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As of the 2010 Census, there were 6,484 people and 2,002 households, with 3.00 persons per household. The population density was 1,137.5 per square mile (438.1 per km2).[7]
There were 2,114 housing units, of which 68.7% were owner-occupied. 5.3% of housing units were vacant and 31.3% of occupied housing units were occupied by renters.[7]
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.[7]
There were 2,002 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were headed by 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% were 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.[7]
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 15.3% from 18 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.[7]
For the period 2007–2011, an estimated 86.4% of the population had lived in the same house 1 year and over. 20.8% of the population were foreign-born, and 27.5% of residents at least 5 years old spoke a language other than English at home.[8]
Over the period 2007-2011, 85.0% of residents at least 25 years old had graduated high school, and 26.9% of residents at least 25 years old had a bachelor's degree or higher.[8] The mean travel time to work for workers aged 16 and over was 28.2 minutes.[9]
Between 2007 and 2011, the median annual income for a household in the CDP was an estimated $86,000. The per capita income for the CDP was $30,723. 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line.[9] 26.4% of the housing units in the community were in multi-unit structures, and the median value of owner-occupied housing units was $423,200.[10]
Education[edit]
K-12 education[edit]
The portion of East Farmingdale north of Conklin Street is all within the Half Hollow Hills Central School District.[4] Most elementary students go to Paumanok Elementary School or Signal Hill Elementary School. All secondary school students go to West Hollow Middle School and Half Hollow Hills High School East.[4]
Most areas of East Farmingdale located south of Conklin Street are located within the Farmingdale Union Free School District.[4] There is also a small area of East Farmingdale within the Copiague Union Free School District, but no residential homes are in this area.[4]
All East Farmingdale elementary students in the Farmingdale Union Free School District attend Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School, which is the only public grade school in East Farmingdale.[4]
Higher education[edit]
East Farmingdale is home to Farmingdale State College.[4] The college is located in the northwestern part of the CDP.[4]
Local attractions[edit]
New York State Route 110 (Broad Hollow Road) is one of the largest business corridors on Long Island, and many Long Island companies are based in East Farmingdale.[4] Republic Airport is located in the center of the CDP, and 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, across the street from Farmingdale State College.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): East Farmingdale CDP, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ Kutt Nahas, Donna (July 27, 2003). "Villages, Inc.: Hamlets Across the Island Weigh the Cost-Benefit Ratio of Incorporation". The New York Times – via ProQuest.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Long Island Index: Interactive Map". www.longislandindexmaps.org. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c d e "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): East Farmingdale CDP, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ a b "Selected Social Characteristics in the United States: 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP02): East Farmingdale CDP, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ a b "Selected Economic Characteristics: 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): East Farmingdale CDP, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ "Selected Housing Characteristics: 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP04): East Farmingdale CDP, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
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