Gilgo, New York facts for kids
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Gilgo, New York
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The Great South Bay looking toward Long Island from Gilgo Beach
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 Gilgo, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Babylon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.38 sq mi (39.84 km2) |
| • Land | 5.02 sq mi (13.00 km2) |
| • Water | 10.36 sq mi (26.84 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 185 |
| • Density | 36.86/sq mi (14.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-28990 |
Gilgo is a small community in New York State. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a specific area used by the government to count people. Gilgo is located in the Town of Babylon in Suffolk County.
In 2020, the population of Gilgo was 185 people. Before 2010, Gilgo was part of a larger CDP called Gilgo-Oak Beach-Captree. Gilgo includes several small beach communities. These communities are found on a barrier island along the southern coast of Long Island. From west to east, these areas include West Gilgo, Gilgo Beach, and Cedar Beach.
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Geography of Gilgo
Gilgo is a unique place with both land and water. The total area of Gilgo is about 30.3 square kilometers (11.7 square miles).
Most of this area is water. About 17.4 square kilometers (6.7 square miles) is water. The land area is around 12.9 square kilometers (5.0 square miles). This means that over half of Gilgo's area is covered by water.
People and Homes in Gilgo
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| 2020 | 185 | — | |
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The population numbers mainly count people who live in Gilgo all year. However, many houses in Gilgo are used as second homes. This means people might only live there during certain times of the year. Still, the number of people living there full-time is slowly growing.
Land Leases and Property Ownership
The land where these communities are built is not owned by the residents. Instead, it is leased from the state of New York. These leases are set to last until the year 2050.
Even though the land is leased, the houses on the property are owned by the residents. If the leases are not renewed in the future, the homeowners might need to move their houses. This happened before at High Hill Beach when Jones Beach State Park was created.
Population Details
In 2010, the population of Gilgo was 100% White. About 2.3% of the people reported having Hispanic or Latino family backgrounds.
The population includes people of all ages. About 19.8% were under 18 years old. Around 39.7% of the people were between 45 and 64 years old.
The average income for a household in Gilgo was about $154,934. The average income for a family was very similar, at $154,276. The average income per person was $67,428.
See also
In Spanish: Gilgo para niños
