North Bellport, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids North Bellport, New York
Hamlet and census-designated place
U.S. Census map of North Bellport.
North Bellport, New York Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Suffolk
Town	Brookhaven
Area
• Total	4.91 sq mi (12.71 km2)
• Land	4.91 sq mi (12.71 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	46 ft (14 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	11,900
• Density	2,424.12/sq mi (935.93/km2)
Time zone	UTC−05:00 (Eastern Time Zone)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−04:00
ZIP Code	11713
Area code(s)	631, 934
FIPS code	36-51528
GNIS feature ID	0958685

North Bellport is a community in New York, United States. It is known as a "hamlet" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is a specific area used for gathering population data. North Bellport is part of the Town of Brookhaven. In 2010, about 11,545 people lived there. The latest count in 2020 showed 11,900 people.

History of North Bellport

North Bellport was created by the Hagerman Land Company. It was named after a nearby community called Hagerman. In the early 1960s, many African Americans moved into the community. This change led to important court cases in New York. These cases were about how real estate agents helped people buy and sell homes.

Geography and Location

North Bellport is located in Suffolk County, New York. The United States Census Bureau says the area covers about 12.8 square kilometers (4.9 square miles). All of this area is land.

Population and People

In the year 2000, there were 9,007 people living in North Bellport. There were 2,349 households and 2,036 families. The population density was about 1,937.7 people per square mile. There were 2,520 homes, with about 542.1 homes per square mile.

Diversity in North Bellport

The people living in North Bellport come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, about 15% of the people were White. About 60% were African American. There were also people who were Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About 30% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

Many households in North Bellport have children. In 2000, about 49.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most families were married couples living together (57.1%). Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (23.6%). The average household had 3.75 people. The average family had 3.91 people.

Age Groups

The population in North Bellport is spread across different age groups. About 33.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.3% were between 18 and 24. About 29.6% were between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 20.2% of the population. About 6.4% were 65 years or older. The average age was 30 years old.

Income Levels

In 2000, the average income for a household in North Bellport was $55,145. For families, the average income was $56,140. The average income per person was $16,733. About 15.5% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 22.6% of those under 18 and 7.4% of those 65 or older.

Education in North Bellport

North Bellport has good educational resources for its young residents.

School District

All public school students in North Bellport attend schools within the South Country Central School District. This means children living here go to the same set of schools.

Library District

North Bellport is also part of the South Country Library District. This provides access to library services for everyone in the community.

Transportation Options

Getting around North Bellport and to other places is easy.

Train Service

The Long Island Rail Road has a station called Bellport station within the hamlet. This train line is part of the Montauk Branch.

Bus Service

North Bellport also has bus services provided by Suffolk County Transit. These buses help people travel locally.

See also

In Spanish: North Bellport para niños