Sound Beach, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sound Beach, New York
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The Hartlin Inn has held a neighborhood fixture as restaurant and bar for most of Sound Beach's history
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 Sound Beach, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.56 sq mi (6.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,416 |
| • Density | 4,530.24/sq mi (1,749.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11789
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| Area code(s) | 631 |
| FIPS code | 36-68374 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0965650 |
Sound Beach is a small community in New York. It was started in 1929. It is called a "hamlet" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is a small village that is part of a larger town, Brookhaven. Sound Beach is located in Suffolk County. In 2020, about 7,416 people lived here.
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Where is Sound Beach?
Sound Beach is located at coordinates 40.956986 N and -72.970765 W. It sits on the northern part of Long Island.
- To the north, it borders the Long Island Sound.
- To the east, you'll find Rocky Point.
- To the west, it borders Miller Place.
The total area of Sound Beach is about 4.2 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). All of this area is land.
People of Sound Beach
In 2000, there were 9,807 people living in Sound Beach. There were 3,358 homes. Many people in Sound Beach like to call themselves "SoundBeachiganders." This is a fun nickname.
- About 42% of homes had children under 18.
- Most homes (62%) were married couples.
- About 11.4% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
- About 22.2% were non-family households.
The people in Sound Beach are of different ages:
- 28.7% were under 18 years old.
- 7.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 33.7% were between 25 and 44.
- 21.7% were between 45 and 64.
- 8.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Sound Beach was 34 years old.
Learning in Sound Beach
Students in Sound Beach go to school in one of two districts.
- If you live in the eastern two-thirds of Sound Beach, you attend schools in the Rocky Point Union Free School District.
- If you live in the western third, you attend schools in the Miller Place Union Free School District.
Community Life
Sound Beach has several main roads. These include Sound Beach Boulevard, Echo Avenue, New York Avenue, and Lower Rocky Point Road.
- The center of the small downtown area is called "The Square." This is where Sound Beach Boulevard and New York Avenue meet.
- The local volunteer fire department is also located near The Square.
- The Sound Beach Property Owners' Association (SBPOA) offers private beach access, parks, and a clubhouse. These are often within walking distance for residents.
Exploring the Beaches
The beaches along the Long Island Sound are very important to Sound Beach. However, they can be damaged by strong winter storms.
- The stairs that lead down from the cliffs to the shore often need to be rebuilt.
- The Sound Beach Property Owners' Association (SBPOA) helps residents access these beaches.
- You need a pass to use the beaches all year. In 2019, a yearly membership cost $300.
- The beaches are sandy near the cliffs. Closer to the water, they become rockier.
- Many small fish and other water animals live in the waters here.
See also
In Spanish: Sound Beach para niños
