Saltaire, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saltaire
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Location in Suffolk County
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 Saltaire
Location in Fire Island
Saltaire
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Islip |
| First settled | 1910 |
| Incorporated | 1917 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 113 |
| • Density | 484.98/sq mi (187.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11706
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| Area codes | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-64881 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0964335 |
Saltaire is a small village located on Fire Island in New York, USA. It's part of Suffolk County. In 2020, about 113 people lived there all year. But in summer, many more people visit this popular beach community!
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History of Saltaire
Saltaire started in 1910. It officially became a village in 1917.
A big storm called the Hurricane of 1938 caused a lot of damage. Sadly, six people lost their lives.
In 2009, Saltaire worked to make its beaches better. Another strong storm, Hurricane Sandy, hit the village in 2012.
Geography and Location
Saltaire is a small area, about 0.7 square kilometers. Most of it is land (0.6 sq km), and a small part is water (0.1 sq km).
Saltaire is known for its fun softball league in the summer. It's also the widest part of Fire Island, about 0.5 miles across.
You can get to Saltaire in a few ways:
- By Fire Island Ferries from Bay Shore, New York.
- By private boat.
- By walking.
- By car (though cars are limited on Fire Island).
The village is on the western side of Fire Island. It sits between the Great South Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. To its west is Kismet, and to its east is Fair Harbor.
Saltaire has 459 homes. It also has a Village Hall, a market, a fire house, two churches, and a yacht club. It is the second-largest community on Fire Island.
Population of Saltaire
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 12 | — | |
| 1930 | 64 | 433.3% | |
| 1940 | 22 | −65.6% | |
| 1950 | 21 | −4.5% | |
| 1960 | 28 | 33.3% | |
| 1970 | 37 | 32.1% | |
| 1980 | 35 | −5.4% | |
| 1990 | 38 | 8.6% | |
| 2000 | 43 | 13.2% | |
| 2010 | 37 | −14.0% | |
| 2020 | 113 | 205.4% | |
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These numbers show how many people live in Saltaire all year. Remember, many more people visit in the summer!
In 2000, there were 43 people living in the village. They lived in 14 households, and 9 of these were families. Most residents were White (79.07%). Some were Asian (9.30%), and others were from two or more races (11.63%). A small number (2.33%) were Hispanic or Latino.
About 35.7% of households had children under 18. Most households (57.1%) were married couples. The average household had about 3 people.
The median age in the village was 36 years old. About 37.2% of the population was under 18.
Fun and Activities
The Saltaire Yacht Club started in 1911. If you own property or rent in the village, you can join this club!
Education for Kids
Children who live in Saltaire all year go to the Fire Island School District. They attend Woodhull School in Ocean Beach until 6th grade.
For grades 7-12, students travel to Long Island. They can choose to go to schools in the Bay Shore School District or the Islip School District. Some students also go to private schools on the mainland.
Village Services
The Saltaire Volunteer Fire Company started in 1969. They help put out fires in the village. In 1986, they also began providing emergency medical help. They help Saltaire and nearby communities.
See also
In Spanish: Saltaire (Nueva York) para niños
