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Village of East Hampton
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Incorporated | 1920 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km2) |
| • Land | 4.8 sq mi (12.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,083 |
| • Density | 225.6/sq mi (88.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 11937 |
| Area code(s) | 631 |
| FIPS code | 36-22183 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2391650 |
The Village of East Hampton is a village in Town of East Hampton, New York. It is located in Suffolk County, on the South Fork of eastern Long Island. The population was 1,083 at the time of the United States 2010 Census, 251 less than in the year 2000.[1]
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Founded in 1648 by English farmers, East Hampton remained a quiet farming community until the late 19th century, when it became a resort for the wealthy upper class. It became an artists colony in the mid-20th century, popularized by the Abstract Expressionists. It has become a popular weekend destination during the summer season.
History and surviving historic sites are detailed in "Village of East Hampton Multiple Area", a New York State study.[2]
Parking access to the Atlantic Ocean beaches within the 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 highly regarded because of their clean white sands, the fact they're relatively accessible and because there is minimal development along the beach, which is strictly residential. Parking space at the village beaches is limited, which prevents crowding. Parking is prohibited on neighboring streets. There is no law that restricts people from accessing the beaches via bike, foot or being dropped off.
The beaches of East Hampton Village (from west to east):
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.9 square miles (12.7 km²). 4.8 of these square miles are land (12.3 km²), while 0.1 square miles (0.4 km²), or 2.86% of the total area, is water. The village gained some territory and lost some territory between the 1990 census and the 2000 census.[3]
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,334 people, 635 households, and 337 families residing in the village. The population density was 280.3 people per square mile (108.2/km²). There were 1,745 housing units at an average density of 366.7 per square mile (141.5/km²). 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.
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