West Hills, New York facts for kids
West Hills is a small community called a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York. It is part of the Town of Huntington. In 2020, about 5,385 people lived here. Even though West Hills shares a post office with the nearby community of Huntington today, it used to have its own post office a long time ago. West Hills is also right next to the hamlet of Woodbury.
Quick facts for kids
West Hills, New York
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 West Hills, New York
Location in Long Island
West Hills, New York
Location in New York
West Hills, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.91 sq mi (12.71 km2) |
| • Land | 4.91 sq mi (12.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
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| • Total | 5,385 |
| • Density | 1,097.41/sq mi (423.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11746
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| Area code(s) | 631 |
| FIPS code | 36-80258 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1802955 |
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West Hills: Location and Size
West Hills is located in New York. It covers an area of about 4.9 square miles (12.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Jayne's Hill: Long Island's Highest Point
A special place in West Hills is the West Hills County Park. This park is home to Jayne's Hill, which is the highest natural point on all of Long Island. It stands at about 400 feet (122 meters) tall.
Who Lives in West Hills?
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| 2020 | 5,385 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of West Hills was 5,385 people. This means that about 1,097 people lived in each square mile of the area.
A Look at the Community
In 2000, there were 1,978 households in West Hills. Many of these households, about 73.7%, were married couples living together. About 35.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.83 people.
The people living in West Hills were of different ages. About 23.7% were under 18 years old. About 13.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in West Hills was 41 years.
Income in West Hills
In 2000, the average income for a household in West Hills was $87,295 per year. For families, the average income was $94,363. Only a small number of families, about 1.0%, lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from West Hills
West Hills has been home to several well-known individuals:
- Francis T. P. Plimpton – A U.S. diplomat and lawyer.
- George Plimpton – A famous author.
- Henry L. Stimson – An important U.S. statesman, meaning he was a skilled and respected leader in government.
- Walt Whitman – A very famous American poet.
Images for kids
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U.S. Census map of West Hills
