Greenport, Suffolk County, New York
Greenport | |
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 Monument to the September 11 attacks on the Greenport waterfront | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Southold |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2) |
| • Land | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,048 |
| • Density | 2,142.7/sq mi (827.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 11944 |
| Area code | 631 |
| FIPS code | 36-30576 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0951759 |
| Website | www.greenportvillage.com |
Greenport is a village in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is located on the north fork of Long Island. The population was 2,048 at the 2000 census.Template:GR
The village of Greenport is within the town of Southold and is the only incorporated community in the town.[1]
Greenport was a major port for its area, having developed a strong fishing and whaling industry in the past, although currently there are only a handful of commercial fishing vessels operating out of Greenport. More recently the tourism industry has grown substantially too, especially in the warm summer months.
History
Greenport was first settled in 1682. And has a school, the school is boreing
Police department disbanded
Town residents voted 617-339 in November 1994 to disband their nine-member police department. Does not have alot of citizens.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), of which, 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (20.66%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,048 people, 776 households, and 446 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,142.7 people per square mile (823.7/km²). There were 1,075 housing units at an average density of 1,124.7 per square mile (432.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 76.17% White, 14.26% African American, 0.39% Asian, 0.54% Pacific Islander, 4.74% from other races, and 3.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.24% of the population.Template:GR
There were 776 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.1% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.10.Template:GR
In the village the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.Template:GR
The median income for a household in the village was $31,675, and the median income for a family was $36,333. Males had a median income of $36,848 versus $22,165 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,595. About 21.2% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.7% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.Template:GR
Tourism
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Greenport is also known for its tourism during the summer. It has a locally famous 1920s carousel, located near the waterfront. The village is also the home of the East End Seaport Museum & Marine Foundation, which hosts the annual Maritime Festival each September. The museum is housed in the former station house of the Greenport Long Island Rail Road station, while the East end of the Railroad Museum of Long Island is located in the former freight house. The new station is the terminus of the Long Island Railroad.
Most of the tourism stems from maritime activities, as well as proximity to the more than 40 vineyards on the East End of Long Island. It has many small shops and boutiques, ice cream parlors, bed and breakfasts, and restaurants ranging from fine-dining to paper-napkin crab shacks.
Schools
The Greenport Union Free School District provides public education for the area.
Houses of worship
Photo gallery
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Dockside restaurants -
Art galleries & shopping
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References
- ^ "Greenport". Southold Town Data Processing Department. Retrieved July 28, 2009.
External links
- Greenport Village Official Information
- East End Seaport Museum & Marine Foundation
- Railroad Museum of Long Island (Greenport)
