East Islip, New York facts for kids
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East Islip, New York
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 East Islip, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.42 sq mi (11.45 km2) |
| • Land | 3.95 sq mi (10.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,931 |
| • Density | 3,525.94/sq mi (1,361.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11730
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| Area code(s) | 631 |
| FIPS code | 36-22315 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0949137 |
East Islip is a community in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a CDP. A hamlet is a small settlement, and a CDP is a place defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics. In 2010, about 14,475 people lived here.
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History of East Islip
East Islip was first called "East of Islip." It got its name in 1890 from the land owned by William Nicoll. He was an English aristocrat who bought the land in 1683. Nicoll bought about 51,000 acres (206 square kilometers) from the Secatogue Native Americans. His land stretched from Bayport to the east, Babylon to the west, and Ronkonkoma to the north. His large house, Islip Grange, was named after his family's home in England. It stood near the water where Heckscher State Park is today.
Old Estates and Mansions
East Islip, like many towns on Long Island's south shore, was once home to some of America's richest families. They owned large estates here. Some of these included the Hollins, Gulden, and Knapp estates.
One of the original mansions, Brookwood Hall, is now a building for the Town of Islip. It used to belong to the Thorne family. The Sullivan estate became the Hewlett School, a private boarding school that later closed.
Some of the old estate and farm lands were given to the Roman Catholic church. These lands are now part of St. Mary's of East Islip. This includes a private elementary and middle school, along with church buildings. The Westbrook farm, located between East Islip and Oakdale, is no longer a farm. Its fields are now used for East Islip Soccer and Little League games.
Modern East Islip Communities
Today, East Islip has many smaller, but still wealthy, neighborhoods. Most of these new communities were built on land that was once part of the large estates. For example, the estate of Percy G. Williams was sold off for new homes.
The Moorings is a fancy waterfront community with a guard gate. It is one of the best neighborhoods in the hamlet. Other neighborhoods in East Islip include Deer Run, Country Village, and the Beecher Estates.
Geography of East Islip
East Islip is located at 40°43′55″N 73°11′6″W / 40.73194°N 73.18500°W.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that East Islip has a total area of about 10.5 square kilometers (4.1 square miles). Most of this area, about 10.2 square kilometers (3.9 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
East Islip is next to four other communities. Islip is to the west, Islip Terrace is to the north, North Great River is to the northeast, and Great River is to the east. The Great South Bay is to the south. The town of Islip runs a special shellfish hatchery near the public beach on the bay.
East Islip Population
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| 2020 | 13,931 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 4,578 households and 3,731 families living in East Islip. The population density was about 3,428.5 people per square mile (1,323.7 people per square kilometer).
The average household had about 3 people, and the average family had about 3.38 people.
Age Groups
The population of East Islip is spread out across different age groups.
- About 28.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 32.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in East Islip was 37 years.
Schools in East Islip
The East Islip School District serves families in East Islip, Great River, and Islip Terrace. About 3,500 students attend schools in the district.
Two of the district's four elementary schools are in East Islip: John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Timber Point Elementary School. These are located south of Montauk Highway. The other two elementary schools, Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School and Connetquot Elementary School, are in Islip Terrace.
Water Activities
East Islip has two public marinas and one private marina. Marinas are places where boats can be docked. There are also two more marinas in Great River, located at the Timber Point Country Club. This club is also home to East Islip's only golf course.
East Islip has a long history of sports hunting and fishing. Its marinas host several fishing tournaments each year. The marshes in the area are popular for duck and other waterfowl hunting.
Notable People from East Islip
Many interesting people have lived in East Islip:
- Margaret Becker – A singer of contemporary Christian music.
- Chris Beyrer – A doctor and humanitarian.
- Anthony Cumia – A radio host, known for The Opie and Anthony Show. He lived in East Islip when he was younger.
- Boomer Esiason – A former professional football quarterback for teams like the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets.
- Tony Graffanino – A former professional baseball infielder.
- Henry B. Hollins – A business partner of J. P. Morgan, who lived on a large 600-acre estate called Meadow Farm.
- Charles L. Lawrance – An aircraft engineer who designed the engine for Lindbergh's famous plane, the Spirit of St. Louis. He lived on a large waterfront estate.
- Ralph Macchio – An actor best known for his role in the movie The Karate Kid. He lived in East Islip and Dix Hills.
- Tim Melia – A goalkeeper for the soccer team Sporting Kansas City.
- Rohan Murphy – A paralympic athlete and motivational speaker who is a double-amputee.
- Christopher Panzner – An artist, writer, and producer.
- Rosanne Sorrentino – An actress and singer who performed in Annie on stage and in film.
- Kathy Troccoli – A singer of contemporary Christian music.
See also
In Spanish: East Islip para niños
