West Hampton Dunes, New York facts for kids
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West Hampton Dunes, New York
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| Incorporated Village of West Hampton Dunes | |
Houses on the ocean in West Hampton Dunes.
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Location within Suffolk County and the state of New York.
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 West Hampton Dunes, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Southampton |
| Incorporated | 1993 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 126 |
| • Density | 402.56/sq mi (155.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11978
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| Area codes | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-80186 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979943 |
West Hampton Dunes is a small village in New York, located on Westhampton Island in Suffolk County. It's part of the Town of Southampton. This village is on the South Shore of Long Island. In 2020, about 126 people lived there.
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Village History and Formation
West Hampton Dunes sits on a barrier island. This island was once part of Fire Island. But in 1931, a big storm called a nor'easter split the island. This storm created a new water channel known as Moriches Inlet.
The village decided to become its own official village in 1993. This was done to help protect the area better. West Hampton Dunes had been hit hard by powerful storms. These included the Great Hurricane of 1938, the "Perfect Storm" in 1991, and another nor'easter in 1992.
After becoming a village, its first mayor, Gary Vegliante, took action. He wanted to make sure the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers helped protect the beach. The Corps had built structures called groynes nearby. These structures caused a lot of beach erosion in West Hampton Dunes. The mayor sued, and the Corps agreed to help. They started adding sand back to the beach. This helped the area recover and led to new buildings being built.
In 2007, a movie about the village's history was shown at the Hamptons Film Festival. It was made by a resident named Yale Nelson.
Local Police Force
In 1996, West Hampton Dunes created its own police force. This was done to better serve the community. The West Hampton Dunes Police Constabulary has about 12 members. These members include a commissioner and two sergeants.
The officers are trained as peace officers. They learn their skills at police academies in Suffolk County. They also get special training for traffic duties. This includes using radar and managing car crashes.
Geography and Location
West Hampton Dunes is a small place. Most of its area is land, but some is water. The village covers about 0.37 square miles (0.95 square kilometers) in total. About 0.31 square miles (0.81 square kilometers) is land. The rest, about 0.05 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water.
Population and Community
The number of people living in West Hampton Dunes has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 11 | — | |
| 2010 | 55 | 400.0% | |
| 2020 | 126 | 129.1% | |
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In 2020, there were 126 people living in the village. The average age of people in the village was 58 years old. Most of the residents were adults.
Education for Students
Students living in West Hampton Dunes attend schools in the Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District.
See also
In Spanish: West Hampton Dunes para niños
