Centerport, New York

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official_name = Centerport, New York
settlement_type = CDP
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image_caption = Centerport Harbor, November 2005


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New York
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Suffolk
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area_total_km2 = 9.2
area_land_km2 = 5.5
area_water_km2 = 3.7
area_total_sq_mi = 3.6
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 5446
population_density_km2 = 989.2
population_density_sq_mi = 2562.0

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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elevation_ft = 49
latd = 40 |latm = 53 |lats = 34 |latNS = N
longd = 73 |longm = 22 |longs = 41 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 11721
area_code = 631
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Centerport is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York on the notably affluent North Shore of Long Island. Formerly known as Little Cow Harbor about 1700, Centreport in 1836, and then the present Centerport after 1895. The name refers to its geographic position midway between the east and west boundaries of the township of Huntington. [ [http://www.newsday.com/community/guide/lihistory/ny-ourtowns-suffolk,0,3948877.storygallery?coll=ny-lihistory-navigation Newsday Long Island History] ]

As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 5,446. It is located in the Town of Huntington. Huntington and its surrounding hamlets mark the east end of Long Island's renowned "Gold Coast", the name deriving from the traditional wealth and gentility associated with the area. The association dates back to the early twentieth century in which many affluent families built their homes along the coast. In Centerport, an example of this is the mansion of William Kissam Vanderbilt II, otherwise known as the Vanderbilt Estate.

Whereas Centerport is highly residential, characterized by windy driveways and beachfront hills, the town of Huntington is famous for its bustling "village", an area in the center of town filled with quaint shops, art galleries, restaurants, pubs, and spas. Over the years, it has become something of an attraction, garnering visitors from all over Long Island.

Centerport is in the Harborfields Central School District. The schools include Harborfields High School, Oldfield Middle School, T.J. Lahey Elementary School, and the Washington Drive Primary School. In the past, the district has received Blue Ribbon awards of excellence.

As is common among the many beachfront locations on Long Island's North Shore, Centerport has developed a large boating and sailing culture. An important part of this culture is the Centerport Yacht Club, which was founded in 1947 and has served as a social and athletic focal point for the boating community in both Centerport and its surrounding areas. The yacht club sponsors a variety of racing fleets and regattas every year generally beginning in the late spring and ending mid-autumn.

Geography

Centerport is located at coor dms|40|53|34|N|73|22|41|W|city (40.892848, -73.378007)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.2 km²), of which, 2.1 square miles (5.5 km²) of it is land and 1.4 square miles (3.7 km²) of it (40.34%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 5,446 people, 2,022 households, and 1,526 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,562.0 per square mile (987.2/km²). There were 2,094 housing units at an average density of 985.1/sq mi (379.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.65% White, 0.22% African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.18% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.15% of the population.

There were 2,022 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $92,456, and the median income for a family was $101,908. Males had a median income of $71,786 versus $54,706 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $42,763. About 1.6% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those aged 65 or over.

Interesting facts

*Centerport is the site of the estate and "Eagle's Nest" mansion of William Kissam Vanderbilt II. This 43-acre estate now contains the Vanderbilt museum and planetarium.
*In the Marvel Comics universe, Angel, a member of the X-men was born here.
*Camp Alvernia is located here [http://www.olqmparish.org/1888.htm] . Established in 1888, this is the first Catholic summer camp in the United States.

Famous residents

* Arthur Dove, artist
* Gregg (Opie) Hughes

See also

* Camp Alvernia
* Mill Dam Bridge

External links

* [http://www.centerport-yc.org Centerport Yacht Club]
* [http://www.centerportfd.org Centerport Fire Department]

References