East Quogue, New York facts for kids
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East Quogue, New York
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 East Quogue, New York
Location in Long Island
East Quogue, New York
Location in New York
East Quogue, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Southampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.11 sq mi (31.36 km2) |
| • Land | 8.71 sq mi (22.57 km2) |
| • Water | 3.40 sq mi (8.80 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,557 |
| • Density | 637.78/sq mi (246.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11942
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| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-22832 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0949224 |
East Quogue is a small community known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. According to the 2020 census, about 5,557 people live here.
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History of East Quogue
East Quogue was first settled a long time ago, in 1673. Back then, it was known by a different name: Fourth Neck.
In the 2010s, some parts of the hamlet tried to become an official village. However, in 2019, most people living in those areas voted against the idea, so East Quogue remained a hamlet.
Where is East Quogue?
East Quogue covers an area of about 31.36 square kilometers (about 12.11 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 22.57 square kilometers (8.71 square miles). The rest, about 8.80 square kilometers (3.40 square miles), is water.
People Living in East Quogue
The number of people living in East Quogue has changed over the years:
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| 2020 | 5,557 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 4,265 people living in East Quogue. These people made up 1,660 households, with 1,133 of them being families.
The average household had about 2.57 people, and the average family had about 3.08 people. About 31.9% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The median age of people in East Quogue was 39 years old. About 24.2% of the population was under 18, and 12.9% was 65 or older.
Famous People from East Quogue
- Laura Branigan, a well-known musician.
See also
In Spanish: East Quogue para niños
