Baywood, New York facts for kids
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Baywood, New York
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U.S. Census map of Baywood
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 Baywood, New York
Location in Long Island
Baywood, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Islip |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.92 km2) |
| • Land | 2.29 sq mi (5.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,726 |
| • Density | 3,379.70/sq mi (1,305.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
11706
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| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-05039 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979700 |
Baywood is a small community in New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a specific area defined for counting people by the government. Baywood is located in Suffolk County, on Long Island. It is part of the Town of Islip. In 2020, about 7,726 people lived in Baywood.
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Where is Baywood Located?
Baywood is found in New York State. The area it covers is about 2.2 square miles (5.92 square kilometers). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Baywood?
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| 2020 | 7,726 | — | |
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In 2000, about 7,571 people lived in Baywood. There were 2,252 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Many families lived in Baywood. About 38% of households had children under 18 living with them. The community had a mix of different age groups. For example, about 27% of the people were under 18 years old. About 34% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in Baywood was 35 years.
Getting Around Baywood
You can travel to and from Baywood using public transportation. The Long Island Railroad serves the area at the Deer Park station. This train can take you to other places on Long Island.
There are also Suffolk County Transit bus routes. These buses run along Pine Aire Drive and Bay Shore Road, helping people get around the community.
Education in Baywood
Children who live in Baywood attend public schools in the Brentwood Union Free School District. This means that all students living in the hamlet go to schools within the Brentwood district.
See also
In Spanish: Baywood (Nueva York) para niños
