Brookhaven (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Brookhaven, New York
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Brookhaven Free Library on the northwest corner of Beaver Dam Road and Library Lane.
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 Brookhaven (CDP), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Brookhaven |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.94 sq mi (15.38 km2) |
| • Land | 5.80 sq mi (15.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,330 |
| • Density | 574.44/sq mi (221.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 |
| ZIP Code |
11719
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| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-09000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0944835 |
Brookhaven is a small community in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which is a small settlement, and also a census-designated place. This means it's an area defined by the government for counting people.
As of 2020, about 3,330 people live in Brookhaven. It is part of the larger Town of Brookhaven.
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Exploring Brookhaven's Location
Brookhaven is located in the state of New York. It's in Suffolk County, which is on Long Island.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Brookhaven is about 15.3 square kilometers (5.9 square miles). Most of this area, about 15.0 square kilometers (5.8 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.36 square kilometers (0.14 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Brookhaven?
This section shares information about the people who live in Brookhaven. This data comes from official counts called a census.
Population Numbers
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| 2020 | 3,330 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 3,570 people living in Brookhaven. These people lived in about 1,101 households. A household can be a family or a group of people living together.
Community Makeup
The people living in Brookhaven come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. There were also people who identified as Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and from other races. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households included married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband. About 17% of households were made up of individuals living alone.
Age Groups
The population of Brookhaven includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 25% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Brookhaven was 39 years.
See also
In Spanish: Brookhaven (condado de Suffolk) para niños
