Lindenhurst, New York facts for kids
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Lindenhurst, New York
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Panoramic map of Lindenhurst from 1926 with list of landmarks and images of several inset
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| Nickname(s):
Lindy, The Hurst
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| Motto(s):
Lindy Pride
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U.S. Census map
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 Lindenhurst, New York
Location in Long Island
Lindenhurst, New York
Location in New York
Lindenhurst, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Incorporated | 1923 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.81 sq mi (9.87 km2) |
| • Land | 3.75 sq mi (9.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 27,148 |
| • Density | 7,245.26/sq mi (2,797.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11757
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| Area code(s) | 631 |
| FIPS code | 36-42554 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0955404 |
Lindenhurst is a village located in Suffolk County, New York, on the southern coast of Long Island in the town of Babylon. In 2020, about 27,148 people lived there.
The village is officially known as the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst.
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Exploring Lindenhurst's Location
Lindenhurst is found at coordinates 40.685400 degrees North and -73.372228 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 10.0 square kilometers (3.8 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part (about 0.1 square miles or 1.57%) being water.
Lindenhurst shares its borders with several other places. To the west, you'll find Copiague. To the northwest is North Amityville. North Lindenhurst is to the north, and West Babylon is to the east. To the south, Lindenhurst meets the Great South Bay.
A Look at Lindenhurst's Past
Lindenhurst was first called "Breslau." This name came from the original German settlers who moved here from the city of Breslau in Silesia. Today, Breslau is known as Wrocław and is located in Poland. The town was founded in 1873. Later, in 1891, its name was changed to Lindenhurst.
On October 30, 2012, Hurricane Sandy caused major flooding in Lindenhurst. More than half of the village's streets were underwater. In some areas south of Montauk Highway, the water reached as high as 6 feet. When fires started in homes south of the highway, firefighters worked hard to keep them from spreading. Firefighters from many parts of the Town of Babylon helped. They even fought fires while standing in water that was 4 to 6 feet deep.
Many homes in northern Lindenhurst lost power for over a week. To keep people safe and prevent problems, police set up rules. Curfews were put in place, and only people who lived in the southern part of Lindenhurst were allowed past Montauk Highway. After two days, the floodwaters went down.
Famous People from Lindenhurst
Many well-known individuals have connections to Lindenhurst:
- Jack Barry: A famous game show host who grew up in Lindenhurst. He was the top student (valedictorian) at Lindenhurst High School.
- Lenny Montana: An actor best known for playing Luca Brasi in the movie The Godfather.
- Joy Behar: A co-host of the TV show The View. She used to be a teacher at Lindenhurst High School.
- Pat Benatar: A rock and roll singer who grew up in Lindenhurst and went to Lindenhurst Senior High School.
- Teddy Castellucci: A musician and film composer who has worked on many major movies, including some with Adam Sandler. He grew up in Lindenhurst and graduated from Lindenhurst High School.
- Hal Hartley: A film director who was born in Lindenhurst.
- Ryan LaFlare: A professional MMA fighter in the UFC. He was born and raised in Lindenhurst.
- Dan Lauria: An actor, famous for his role in The Wonder Years. He lived in Lindenhurst.
- Joe Lhota: A former New York City Deputy Mayor and MTA chairman. He grew up in Lindenhurst.
- Sal LoCascio: A Hall of Fame Lacrosse goalie and coach who attended Lindenhurst Senior High School.
- Eileen Moran: A visual effects producer who worked on movies like The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. She was born in Lindenhurst.
- Linda Morand: An international model who was born in Lindenhurst.
- Doug Murray (comics): A writer and co-creator of the Marvel Comics series The 'Nam.
- Rockets Redglare (1949–2001): An actor and stand-up comedian.
Lindenhurst's Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 4,040 | — | |
| 1940 | 4,756 | 17.7% | |
| 1950 | 8,644 | 81.7% | |
| 1960 | 20,905 | 141.8% | |
| 1970 | 28,359 | 35.7% | |
| 1980 | 26,919 | −5.1% | |
| 1990 | 26,879 | −0.1% | |
| 2000 | 27,819 | 3.5% | |
| 2010 | 27,253 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 27,148 | −0.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, Lindenhurst had 27,253 people living in 8,638 households. On average, there were 3.17 people per household. The population density was about 7,248 people per square mile.
Most homes (86.0%) were owned by the people living in them. The average value of an owned home was $392,100.
The population was made up of different groups:
- 86.5% White
- 3.3% African American
- 1.8% Asian
- 2.6% from two or more races
- 18.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino (who can be of any race).
About 37.6% of households had children under 18. About 26.5% of households had people over 65. The average household size was 2.92 people.
The median age in the village was 40.3 years. Most people (95.2%) had lived in the same house for over a year. About 13.0% of the population was born outside the United States.
Most adults (88.3%) had graduated from high school. About 21.2% of adults had a bachelor's degree or higher. The average time it took for workers to travel to their jobs was 31.2 minutes.
The median income for a household in Lindenhurst was $85,345. The average income per person was $31,275. Only a small number of people (2.9%) lived below the poverty line.
Lindenhurst Public Schools
The Lindenhurst Union Free School District serves all of Lindenhurst village. It also covers most of North Lindenhurst and a small part of West Babylon.
In the 2010–2011 school year, the district had 6,760 students. The student population was mostly non-Hispanic white (80%), with 14% Hispanic or Latino, 3% non-Hispanic black, and 3% Asian.
The school district had a high graduation rate of 91%. Most graduates (93%) earned a Regents Diploma. After graduation, many students planned to go to college: 49% to a four-year college and 29% to a two-year college.
The district has several schools:
- Six elementary schools (grades K-5):
- Albany Avenue
- Alleghany Avenue
- Daniel Street
- Harding Avenue
- West Gates Avenue
- William Rall
- One middle school (grades 6–8):
- Lindenhurst Middle School
- One high school (grades 9–12):
- Lindenhurst Senior High School
Edward W. Bower Elementary School closed after the 2010–2011 school year because the building was old. It now houses the Lindenhurst Academy.
Getting Around Lindenhurst
Lindenhurst has a train station called Lindenhurst train station. It is part of the Babylon Branch of the Long Island Rail Road, which helps people travel to and from the village.
Bus services are also available through Suffolk County Transit. Two main bus routes serve Lindenhurst:
- Route 2: Travels from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRR along Merrick Road/Montauk Highway.
- Route 10: Travels from Amityville LIRR to Babylon LIRR.
See also
In Spanish: Lindenhurst (Nueva York) para niños
