Greenport West, New York facts for kids
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Greenport West, New York
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 Greenport West, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.13 sq mi (15.88 km2) |
| • Land | 3.21 sq mi (8.32 km2) |
| • Water | 2.92 sq mi (7.56 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,282 |
| • Density | 710.46/sq mi (274.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-30581 |
Greenport West is a community in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population information. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 2,282 people lived in Greenport West. It is located within the larger Town of Southold.
About the Area
Greenport West covers a total area of about 15.88 square kilometers (6.13 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 8.32 square kilometers (3.21 square miles). The rest, about 7.56 square kilometers (2.92 square miles), is water.
Population Information
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In 2000, there were 1,679 people living in Greenport West. These people lived in 750 households. About 459 of these were families.
Most of the people living here were White (about 91%). About 6% were African American, and a small number were Native American or Asian. About 6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 750 households, about 20.5% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (49.7%) were married couples living together. About 9.5% of households had a female head without a husband present.
Many households (31.5%) were made up of just one person. About 18% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.24 people in each household and 2.82 people in each family.
Age Groups
The population of Greenport West is spread across different age groups:
- About 19.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 4.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 21.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 27.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Greenport West was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were about 86 males.
Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Greenport West was about $44,063 per year. For families, the average income was about $56,364 per year. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the area was about $26,322.
Schools
Students in Greenport West attend schools in the Greenport Union Free School District.
