East Northport, New York facts for kids
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East Northport, New York
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Town green at the former Northport Traction trolley stop on Larkfield Road
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U.S. Census map
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 East Northport, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.16 sq mi (13.35 km2) |
| • Land | 5.16 sq mi (13.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 20,048 |
| • Density | 3,889.04/sq mi (1,501.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
11731
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| Area code(s) | 631 |
| FIPS code | 36-22612 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0949189 |
East Northport is a community in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). A hamlet is a small settlement, and a CDP is an area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics. In 2010, about 20,217 people lived here. East Northport is part of the town of Huntington.
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History of East Northport
How East Northport Started
After the village of Huntington was set up, English settlers wanted to find more land. On July 30, 1656, they bought land from Chief Asharoken. He was the leader of the Matinecocks Native American tribe. Part of this land is where East Northport is today.
Early Communities: Larkfield and Clay Pitts
Two different communities grew in the area that is now East Northport. The larger one was called Larkfield. It was located in the northern part, close to Vernon Valley, which is now part of Northport. Larkfield first grew near Genola Cemetery. This is just north of where Larkfield Road, Vernon Valley Road, and Laurel Road meet today.
The second community was in the southern part and was called Clay Pitts. It got its name because there was a lot of red clay there. Native Americans used this clay to make pottery. Later, Europeans used it to make bricks for buildings. The land between Larkfield and Clay Pitts was good for farming. In the late 1700s, the area became a busy farming community. They sent their crops to markets in New York City and Brooklyn.
Naming East Northport
In 1868, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) opened a train station in the village of Northport. A few years later, the LIRR moved the Northport station to a new spot in Larkfield. This move helped them extend the railway further to Port Jefferson.
The new train station opened on January 13, 1873. It was located at Larkfield Road and Bellerose Avenue. Even though it was a new location, it kept the name "Northport." However, train conductors often called it "East of Northport." This was because the station was east of the railway junction that used to send trains north to the old station. Even though East Northport is mostly south of Northport, the area became known as East Northport. The Larkfield Post Office officially changed its name to East Northport in 1910. In 1998, the East Northport post office building was renamed the Jerome Anthony Ambro, Jr. Post Office Building.
East Northport's Growth
After World War II, many Americans moved from big cities to suburban areas. Long Island saw a huge increase in its population. East Northport's population grew quickly as farms turned into modern suburbs with many new homes. Today, East Northport is the largest community in the town of Huntington by land size. It is the third largest in population, after Huntington Station and Dix Hills.
Geography of East Northport
East Northport is located at 40°52′45″N 73°19′27″W / 40.87917°N 73.32417°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the CDP (census-designated place) covers about 13.4 square kilometers (5.16 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 20,048 | — | |
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As of the census in 2010, there were 20,217 people living in East Northport. There were 7,114 households, which means groups of people living together. Most households (62.9%) were married couples living together. About 39.0% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household had 2.84 people. The population was spread out by age. About 25.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.9% were 65 years or older. The average age was 41.8 years.
Schools in East Northport
Students who live in East Northport usually go to schools in the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District. However, some parts of Commack and Elwood have East Northport mailing addresses. This can sometimes make people think they live in East Northport.
Students from Commack with an East Northport address go to the Commack School District. Students from Elwood with an East Northport address go to the Elwood School District. A few students also attend the Half Hollow Hills Central School District.
Here are some schools located in East Northport or that have an East Northport mailing address:
Public schools
- East Northport Middle School
- Fifth Avenue Elementary School
- Pulaski Road School
- Northport High School
Private and religious schools
- St. Paul's Lutheran School (for grades K-5)
- Trinity Regional School (for grades K-8)
Notable People from East Northport
Many interesting people have connections to East Northport:
- Robert John Burke, an actor
- John Scurti, an actor
- Eugene Gearty, who won an Academy Award for Sound
- Joseph Jesselli, a skilled luthier and guitar maker
- Ashley Massaro, a former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) diva
- Steve Park, a NASCAR race car driver
- Andrew Lichtenberger, a professional poker player
- Anthony Cumia, a talk show host
- Bud Harrelson, a baseball player and coach who passed away in East Northport in 2024
See also
In Spanish: East Northport para niños
