Mastic Beach, New York facts for kids
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Mastic Beach, New York
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The William Floyd House in Mastic Beach.
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Location within Suffolk County and the State of New York.
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 Mastic Beach, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Brookhaven |
| Incorporated | August 31, 2010 |
| Dissolved | December 31, 2017 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.00 sq mi (15.55 km2) |
| • Land | 4.90 sq mi (12.69 km2) |
| • Water | 1.10 sq mi (2.86 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,199 |
| • Density | 2,898.94/sq mi (1,119.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 |
| ZIP Code |
11951
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| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-46085 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0970340 |
Mastic Beach is a community located on Long Island in New York, United States. It is known as a "hamlet," which is a type of small town. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP), meaning it's an area defined by the government for counting people. Mastic Beach is in the southeastern part of the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. In 2010, its population was 14,849 people.
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History of Mastic Beach
Becoming a Village
In 2010, some people living in Mastic Beach wanted it to become an official "village." They felt that the larger town of Brookhaven wasn't doing enough to keep the streets clean and fix old, run-down buildings. They believed that if Mastic Beach became a village, it could have its own rules and make the community look nicer.
However, others were worried that becoming a village would mean higher taxes for residents. They also thought the estimated cost for running the new village was too low. The plan was for the village to handle building rules, while Brookhaven would still take care of police, fire, and trash services.
On August 31, 2010, people voted on the idea. Most people voted "yes," and Mastic Beach officially became a village. Paul Breschard was elected as the first mayor. The village's borders were a bit different from the earlier census-designated place.
Why the Village Dissolved
After a few years, residents voted again on November 8, 2016. This time, they decided to go back to being an unincorporated area. This means that the Town of Brookhaven would once again handle all services. The vote was 1,922 people for dissolving the village and 1,215 against it.
The main reasons for this change were disagreements about how the village was run and concerns about money. A plan for dissolving the village was created and approved in March 2017. The village officially dissolved on January 1, 2018.
Where is Mastic Beach?
Mastic Beach is located on the South Shore of Long Island. It is about 70 miles (113 km) away from New York City. You can get there by taking the Long Island Rail Road's Montauk Branch.
The community is on a piece of land that sticks out into Moriches Bay. Nearby, you can find fun places like Smith Point County Park and the Fire Island National Seashore. Mastic Beach is part of the Forge River–Moriches Bay area, which flows into the Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.
The total area of Mastic Beach is about 6 square miles (15.55 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.9 square miles (12.69 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.1 square miles (2.86 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Mastic Beach
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 14,849 | — | |
| 2020 | 14,199 | −4.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 11,543 people living in Mastic Beach. By 2010, the population had grown to 14,849. The most recent count in 2020 showed a population of 14,199 people.
Many households in Mastic Beach have children. In 2000, about 42.6% of households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about three people. The median age of people living in Mastic Beach was 32 years old.
Schools in Mastic Beach
Students in Mastic Beach attend schools that are part of the William Floyd School District.
Local News
- Tri Hamlet News is an online news source for the Mastic, Shirley, and Moriches areas.
Famous People from Mastic Beach
- Kim Barnes Arico, a well-known basketball coach.
- Joe Smith Jr., a professional boxer who was once a world champion.
See also
In Spanish: Mastic Beach para niños
