Noyack, New York facts for kids
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Noyac, New York
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 Noyack, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.72 sq mi (22.58 km2) |
| • Land | 8.40 sq mi (21.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,325 |
| • Density | 515.13/sq mi (198.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-54056 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0959050 |
Noyac (sometimes spelled Noyack) is a small community in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area created by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. In 2020, about 4,325 people lived in Noyac.
The name Noyac comes from the Algonquin language. It means "a corner or point of land." This name likely refers to Jessup Neck, a piece of land given to John Jessup way back in 1679.
Noyac is located on the South Fork of Long Island. It is part of the Town of Southampton. The community sits right by Noyac Bay, which is a beautiful part of the area.
A historic building called the William Cauldwell House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. This means it's an important place with a rich history.
Where is Noyac Located?
Noyac is found at these coordinates: 40°59′28″N 72°20′4″W / 40.99111°N 72.33444°W. It is a coastal community.
The total area of Noyac is about 22.6 square kilometers (8.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 21.8 square kilometers (8.4 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.8 square kilometers (0.3 square miles), is water. This water area makes up about 3.70% of Noyac.
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| 2020 | 4,325 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,696 people living in Noyac. There were 1,158 households, which are groups of people living in one home. The average household had 2.33 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 21.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 19.8% were 65 years or older. The median age in Noyac was 44 years. This means half the people were younger than 44 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Noyack para niños
