Bayport, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bayport, New York
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Bayport Avenue as it approaches Middle Road
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 Bayport, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km2) |
| • Land | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,609 |
| • Density | 2,275/sq mi (878/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11705
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| Area code(s) | 631 |
| FIPS code | 36-04913 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0943209 |
Bayport is a small community in Suffolk County, New York. It is located on Long Island in the United States. Bayport is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a small area that the government tracks for population numbers. In 2020, about 8,609 people lived here.
Bayport is in the southeastern part of the Town of Islip.
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Where is Bayport?
Bayport is located near the Great South Bay. It shares borders with the towns of Sayville and Blue Point. The area covers about 3.8 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Bayport?
In 2000, there were 8,662 people living in Bayport. There were over 3,200 households. Many families lived here, with about 33.8% of households having children under 18. Most households were married couples. The average age of people in Bayport was 38 years old.
The people living in Bayport come from different backgrounds. Most residents are White. There are also people who identify as African American, Native American, and Asian. About 3.93% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Bayport in Stories
Did you know Bayport is famous in books? It's said to be the hometown of the Hardy Family in The Hardy Boys mystery series. This makes Bayport a special place for fans of those books!
Bayport Aerodrome
Bayport has a unique place called the Bayport Aerodrome. It's one of the few old airfields left on Long Island. The Bayport Aerodrome Society is a group that works to keep aviation history alive. They offer tours and share their love for airplanes with the community. It's like a living museum where you can learn about old planes!
Schools in Bayport
Students in Bayport attend schools in the Bayport-Blue Point School District. This district has a high school, a middle school, and three elementary schools. The schools are:
- Bayport-Blue Point High School
- James Wilson Young Middle School
- Academy Street Elementary
- Sylvan Avenue Elementary
- Blue Point Elementary
Notable People
- Lewis Smith Parks
Images for kids
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Bayport Fire Department Headquarters
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A 2006 water rescue truck
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The 2021 Silvership Endeavor series Fire Rescue Boat
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Community Ambulance Headquarters in Sayville.
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See also
In Spanish: Bayport (Nueva York) para niños
