East Hampton (village), New York

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East Hampton is a village in Suffolk County, New York on the South Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2000 Census, the village population was 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.

1 History
- 1.1 Famous Natives
2 Beaches
- 2.1 Famous residents include:
3 Geography
4 Demographics
5 External links

[edit] 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. The hamlet of Springs, historically known for its contribution to the Abstract Expressionist art movement, is predominantly responsible for the attraction of wealthy second home owners.

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."

[edit] Famous Natives

Howard Dean

[edit] Beaches

East Hampton's Main Beach consistently ranks as one of America's Top Ten beaches as ranked by "Dr. Beach" Stephen B. Leatherman.[1]

Parking access to the Atlantic Ocean beaches within the incorporated village of East Hampton is severely restricted from May 1 to September 30. In 2006 there were only 2,600 permits available for non-residents with a charge of $250. Residents can always get parking permits.

East Hampton's beaches are considered very desirable because of their clean white sands, the fact they are relatively accessible, and connected to the main land (rather than being on a barrier island) and because there is a minimum of development adjoining the beach. None of the village beaches have an abundance of parking and this limits the crowd size. There is no restriction preventing people from arriving at the beaches via bike, foot or being dropped off. Severe restrictions on neighborhood streets surrounding the beaches prohibit parking.

The beaches of East Hampton village (from west to east):

Georgica - This beach adjoining Georgica Pond is popular with surfers because of currents arounds its controversial groynes. The beach has bathroom facilities.
Main Beach - The beach is the only one with a pavillion where you can get food and also has a limited number of lockers available to residents.
Wiborg Beach - Has a parking lot, and is right next to Maidstone Club. It does not have a lifeguard.
Egypt Lane Beach - This beach is sometimes called Maidstone Beach because of its close proximity to the headquarters of the Maidstone Golf Club. However this is inaccurate since there is a Maidstone Beach on the bay in an unincorporated area of East Hampton. Main, Wiborg and Egypt Lane are immediately next to the Maidstone Golf Club course.
Two Mile Hollow - This beach has the second largest parking lot of the village beaches. The beach, which has no infrastructure other than the parking lot, had been nicknamed queer beach because of the large gay population that goes there. The beach has become more mixed and in 2006 under state mandate a large bathroom was built and lifeguards were assigned to it.

In addition to the village beaches there are beaches in unincorporated East Hampton (town), New York in the hamlets of Wainscott, Amagansett, Napeauge and Montauk.

There are also an assortment of beaches on Long Island Sound and its bays on the north side of the town running the length of the town.

[edit] Famous residents include:

[edit] Geography

East Hampton is located at 40°57′25″N, 72°11′55″W (40.957004, -72.19885)^GR1.

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 (2.86%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 1,334 people, 635 households, and 337 families residing in the village. The population density was 108.2/km² (280.3/mi²). There were 1,745 housing units at an average density of 141.5/km² (366.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 93.10% White, 1.42% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 1.87% Asian, 1.87% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.92% of the population.

There were 635 households out of which 16.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.9% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the village the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $56,607, and the median income for a family was $62,500. Males had a median income of $41,181 versus $37,083 for females. The per capita income for the village was $51,316. About 5.5% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.