Tuckahoe, Suffolk County, New York facts for kids
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Tuckahoe, Suffolk County, New York
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 Tuckahoe, Suffolk County, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.74 sq mi (12.27 km2) |
| • Land | 4.07 sq mi (10.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.67 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,505 |
| • Density | 369.42/sq mi (142.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11968
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| FIPS code | 36-75572 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0967923 |
Tuckahoe is a small community in New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a town or city, but the government counts its population.
Tuckahoe is located in the Town of Southampton. This town is part of Suffolk County. In 2010, about 1,373 people lived in Tuckahoe. By 2020, the population grew to 1,505 people.
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Exploring Tuckahoe's Location
Tuckahoe is found at specific geographic coordinates. These are like an address on a map using numbers. Its location is 40.900340 degrees North and 72.435816 degrees West.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Tuckahoe is about 11.9 square kilometers (4.6 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 10.7 square kilometers (4.1 square miles). The rest is water, making up about 1.2 square kilometers (0.5 square miles). This means about 9.97% of Tuckahoe's area is covered by water.
Famous Golf Courses
Tuckahoe is home to some very well-known golf courses. These include the Sebonack Golf Club, part of the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, and the National Golf Links of America. These courses attract many golf fans.
Who Lives in Tuckahoe?
The census helps us understand the people living in Tuckahoe. In 2020, the population was 1,505.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 1,741 people living in Tuckahoe. These people lived in 687 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 456 of these households were families.
The average number of people in a household was 2.51. For families, the average size was 2.95 people.
Age Groups in Tuckahoe
The population of Tuckahoe includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 21.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 39 years.
See also
In Spanish: Tuckahoe (condado de Suffolk) para niños
