North Amityville, New York facts for kids
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North Amityville, New York
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The Sisters of St. Dominic Motherhouse Complex, one of North Amityville's best-known landmarks.
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U.S. Census map of North Amityville.
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 North Amityville, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Babylon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.36 sq mi (6.10 km2) |
| • Land | 2.36 sq mi (6.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 18,643 |
| • Density | 7,909.63/sq mi (3,054.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11701, 11726
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| Area code(s) | 631 |
| FIPS code | 36-51396 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958665 |
North Amityville is a small community in New York. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in the Town of Babylon, which is part of Suffolk County. This area is on the South Shore of Long Island. In 2020, about 18,643 people lived in North Amityville.
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Where is North Amityville Located?
North Amityville covers an area of about 6.1 square kilometers (2.36 square miles). All of this area is land.
It shares borders with several other communities:
- To the west, it's next to East Massapequa. This town is in Nassau County.
- To the north, you'll find East Farmingdale.
- To the southeast, it borders North Lindenhurst and the Village of Lindenhurst.
- To the south, it's close to the Village of Amityville and Copiague.
Who Lives in North Amityville?
The population of North Amityville has grown over time. In 2010, there were 17,862 people. By 2020, this number increased to 18,643.
Population Details from 2020
The 2020 Census collected information about the people living in North Amityville. This table shows the different groups of people.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 1,907 | 1,678 | 10.68% | 9.00% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 10,076 | 8,834 | 56.41% | 47.39% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 130 | 123 | 0.73% | 0.66% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 167 | 280 | 0.93% | 1.50% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 9 | 10 | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 70 | 223 | 0.39% | 1.20% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 410 | 596 | 2.30% | 3.20% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5,093 | 6,899 | 28.51% | 37.01% |
| Total | 17,862 | 18,643 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
More About the Population
In 2010, about 27% of the people in North Amityville were under 18 years old. About 12.2% were over 65 years old. More than half of the population (53.9%) were female.
Most homes in North Amityville are owned by the people who live in them. The average value of a home was about $339,100. The average income for a family in the hamlet was $90,502.
Schools in North Amityville
Children in North Amityville attend public schools in one of three different school districts. The district depends on where they live in the hamlet. These districts are:
- Copiague Union Free School District
- Amityville Union Free School District
- Farmingdale Union Free School District
Getting Around North Amityville
North Amityville does not have its own Long Island Rail Road station. However, residents can use nearby stations. These include the Copiague (LIRR station) and the Amityville (LIRR station). Several bus routes from Suffolk County Transit also serve the area.
Important Landmark
- Sisters of St. Dominic Motherhouse Complex
See also
In Spanish: North Amityville para niños
