Coram, New York facts for kids
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Coram
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Welcome sign at the east corner of NY 25 and 112.
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 Coram
Location in Long Island
Coram
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Brookhaven |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.83 sq mi (35.81 km2) |
| • Land | 13.83 sq mi (35.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 40,220 |
| • Density | 2,909.01/sq mi (1,123.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 |
| ZIP Code |
11727
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| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-18157 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0947423 |
Coram is a community in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York, in the United States. It is known as a "hamlet" and a "census-designated place." A hamlet is a small settlement, often without its own local government. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, about 40,220 people lived in Coram.
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History of Coram
Coram is the oldest settlement in the middle part of the town of Brookhaven. Its first name was "Wincoram." This might have been the name of a Native American who lived there around 1703. The first European settler in the area was probably William Satterly. He asked for permission to open a tavern for travelers in 1677.
During the American Revolutionary War, a brave soldier named Benjamin Tallmadge came to Coram. He led 12 men from the Culper Ring, a spy network for George Washington. They captured and burned 300 tons of hay that the British army was storing. This hay was meant to feed their horses during winter.
When George Washington heard the news, he sent a letter to Tallmadge. He thanked him for his "spirited execution" of this important task. Coram still celebrates this event every October.
From 1784 to 1885, Coram was the meeting place for the Town of Brookhaven government. They often used the Davis Town Meeting House. This house was built in the 1750s. It is the oldest building still standing in Coram. In 2001, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes important historical places in the country.
A small airport called Coram Airport used to be here until 1984. The land where it once stood is now part of a county park.
Geography of Coram
Coram covers an area of about 13.8 square miles (35.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The 73rd meridian west passes directly through Coram. A meridian is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 24,752 | — | |
| 1990 | 30,111 | 21.7% | |
| 2000 | 34,923 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 39,113 | 12.0% | |
| 2020 | 40,220 | 2.8% | |
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In 2000, about 34,923 people lived in Coram. There were 12,530 households, which are groups of people living together. About 9,121 of these were families. The population has grown over the years. In 2020, it reached over 40,000 people.
Most households in Coram are made up of married couples. About 35% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.75 people. The average family had about 3.22 people.
The median age in Coram in 2000 was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old.
Schools in Coram
Students in Coram attend schools in two main districts:
- Longwood Central School District
- Middle Country Central School District
Famous People from Coram
- Bridget Dowling: She was a relative of Adolf Hitler and lived in Coram at the end of her life.
- George J. Hochbrueckner: He was a former member of the U.S. Congress and lived in Coram while he was in office.
