Head of the Harbor, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Head of the Harbor, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Head of the Harbor | |
c. 1690 farmhouse on the East Farm Estate, currently used as a winery tasting room
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U.S. Census map of Head of the Harbor
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 Head of the Harbor, New York
Location in Long Island
Head of the Harbor, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Smithtown |
| Incorporated | 1928 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.04 sq mi (7.86 km2) |
| • Land | 2.81 sq mi (7.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,520 |
| • Density | 541.70/sq mi (209.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-32963 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0952475 |
Head of the Harbor is a small village in Suffolk County, New York. It is located on the north shore of Long Island. In 2020, about 1,520 people lived there.
The village is entirely within the Town of Smithtown. However, the northern part of the village is also part of the Three Village Central School District. This school district is in the nearby Town of Brookhaven.
Near the border with Stony Brook Village, Head of the Harbor is home to the Avalon Nature Preserve. This is a large, privately owned park with 216 acres. It has many trails and landmarks for people to explore. Because it is so close to Stony Brook and has lots of trees, the northern part of Head of the Harbor feels like an extension of Stony Brook itself.
Village History
Head of the Harbor became an official village in 1928. This means it gained its own local government.
Geography and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.8 square miles (7.27 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.59 square kilometers), is water.
To the north of the village, you will find Stony Brook Harbor. This is a beautiful body of water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 244 | — | |
| 1940 | 255 | 4.5% | |
| 1950 | 334 | 31.0% | |
| 1960 | 524 | 56.9% | |
| 1970 | 943 | 80.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,023 | 8.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,354 | 32.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,447 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,472 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,520 | 3.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,447 people living in Head of the Harbor. These people lived in 484 households, and 413 of these were families. The village had about 514 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in the village were White (95.02%). There were also some African American (1.24%) and Asian (3.25%) residents. About 1.38% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (38.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (77.9%) were married couples. The average household had about 3 people.
The median age in the village was 41 years old. This means half the people were older than 41 and half were younger. About 27% of the population was under 18 years old.
Notable Residents
- Robert Mercer is a well-known billionaire and hedge fund manager. He lives in the northern part of the village. His company, Renaissance Technologies, has its main office nearby.
See also
In Spanish: Head of the Harbor para niños
