Remsenburg-Speonk, New York facts for kids
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Remsenburg-Speonk, New York
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 Remsenburg-Speonk, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.05 sq mi (10.49 km2) |
| • Land | 3.60 sq mi (9.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,110 |
| • Density | 864.13/sq mi (333.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-61142 |
Remsenburg-Speonk is a special kind of community in New York. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not an official town or city. Remsenburg-Speonk is found in the Town of Southampton, which is in Suffolk County.
This CDP is actually made up of two smaller areas: Remsenburg and Speonk. In 2020, about 3,110 people lived here. During the summer, more people come to stay. They enjoy the beautiful beaches and scenery in the area.
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Discovering Remsenburg-Speonk's Past
The history of Remsenburg-Speonk goes back a long time. As early as 1712, people were using the meadows in Speonk. They would lease these lands to let their cattle graze.
Early Settlers and Farms
Most of the first people to settle here came in the 1740s. They moved west from places like Southampton and Bridgehampton. These settlers built farms and cleared the thick forests for wood. In the 1880s, many duck farms grew in Speonk. However, most of these farms did not last long after the year 1900.
The Story Behind the Name Speonk
The name Speonk comes from a Native American word. It means "high place." In 1897, a train company called the Long Island Rail Road even mentioned Speonk in its catalog. They joked that the name "certainly sounds like the call of a frog."
How Remsenburg Got Its Name
Some people in the community wanted to change the name from Speonk to "Remsenburg." This was to honor a kind resident named Charles Remsen. He had given money to build a new Presbyterian church. Today, both names are still used. Each name refers to different parts of the community.
Exploring the Geography of Remsenburg-Speonk
Remsenburg-Speonk is located at specific coordinates on a map. You can find it at 40 degrees, 49 minutes, 13 seconds North, and 72 degrees, 42 minutes, 4 seconds West.
Land and Water Areas
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of this community is about 9.5 square kilometers (3.6 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 9.3 square kilometers (3.6 square miles). The rest is water, making up about 0.2 square kilometers (0.1 square miles). This means about 2.20% of the area is covered by water.
Understanding the People of Remsenburg-Speonk
Learning about the people who live in Remsenburg-Speonk helps us understand the community. The population changes over time.
Population Growth and Changes
The U.S. Decennial Census tracks how many people live in an area.
- In 2010, the population was 2,642 people.
- By 2020, the population grew to 3,110 people.
Community Life and Households
In 2000, there were 2,675 people living in the CDP. These people lived in 960 households, and 697 of these were families. The area had about 450.5 people per square mile (173.9 people per square kilometer). There were also 1,401 housing units, which are places where people live.
Many different groups of people live in Remsenburg-Speonk. In 2000, most residents were White (94.92%). There were also African American (1.76%), Native American (0.19%), Asian (0.64%), and Pacific Islander (0.64%) residents. Some people were from other races (0.71%), and 1.16% were from two or more races. About 5.23% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life and Age Groups
Out of all the households, 35.2% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.6%) were married couples living together. About 6.5% had a female head of household without a husband. About 27.3% were not families.
About 20.4% of all households were made up of people living alone. Of these, 8.0% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.59 people, and the average family had 3.02 people.
The population in Remsenburg-Speonk is spread across different age groups:
- 23.8% were under 18 years old.
- 4.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.5% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in the CDP was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were about 91.3 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 88.7 males.
Income and Financial Well-being
In 2000, the average income for a household in Remsenburg-Speonk was $72,794. For families, the average income was $87,315. Males generally earned more, with an average income of $57,292, compared to $40,481 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $35,110.
A small number of families (2.3%) and people (4.9%) lived below the poverty line. This included 2.6% of those under 18 and 8.8% of those aged 65 or older.
Images for kids
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A map showing the location of Speonk.
