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The hamlet, given its location in the center of the Town of Huntington, is referred to as "The Heart Of Huntington."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luces |first=David |date=2019-11-22 |title=Elwood Seeks to Reinvigorate Community Involvement |website=TBR News Media |url=https://tbrnewsmedia.com/elwood-seeks-to-reinvigorate-community-involvement/ |access-date=2022-07-22 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
The hamlet, given its location in the center of the Town of Huntington, is referred to as "The Heart Of Huntington."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luces |first=David |date=2019-11-22 |title=Elwood Seeks to Reinvigorate Community Involvement |website=TBR News Media |url=https://tbrnewsmedia.com/elwood-seeks-to-reinvigorate-community-involvement/ |access-date=2022-07-22 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== History == |
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The first settlers came to Elwood, NY in the mid to late 1800's. Not much written history can be found from this time period, but there was a book published in 1874 about Suffolk County, New York. In a text we found it stated that "Elwood was described as a one-and-a-half-mile area southeast of a section called Cuba."(Charlotte Muchnick, Suffolk County Parks) There were some large farmlands owned by a few farmers. Many people who were farmers came to Elwood to work, grow, and produce food, because of the level land and Long Island's rich soil. Elwood may have gotten its name from an early settler named Elkanah Wood; however, this is only a theory. You can check out this book in the Reference page. |
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As the Elwood community started to grow, there were few students in the schools due to families deciding that farm life and chores came before education. The need for education became more apparent with families wanting their children to go to school. In 1894 a law in New York state was passed so that every child from 8-16 was required to attend school.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sites.google.com/view/theelwoodschoolhouse/origins |title=The Elwood Schoolhouse - Origins |author= |date= |website=Google Sites |access-date=April 26, 2024}}</ref> |
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Elwood, New York | |
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| Motto: "The Heart of Huntington" | |
 U.S. Census map of Elwood | |
  Elwood, New York Location on Long Island and within the state of New York  Elwood, New York Elwood, New York (New York) | |
| Coordinates: 40°50′44″N 73°20′7″W / 40.84556°N 73.33528°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Huntington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.78 sq mi (12.38 km2) |
| • Land | 4.78 sq mi (12.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 11,426 |
| • Density | 2,390.38/sq mi (922.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 11730, 11731, 11743 |
| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-24405 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0949620 |
Elwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 11,426 at the 2020 census. [2]
The hamlet, given its location in the center of the Town of Huntington, is referred to as "The Heart Of Huntington."[3]
History
The first settlers came to Elwood, NY in the mid to late 1800's. Not much written history can be found from this time period, but there was a book published in 1874 about Suffolk County, New York. In a text we found it stated that "Elwood was described as a one-and-a-half-mile area southeast of a section called Cuba."(Charlotte Muchnick, Suffolk County Parks) There were some large farmlands owned by a few farmers. Many people who were farmers came to Elwood to work, grow, and produce food, because of the level land and Long Island's rich soil. Elwood may have gotten its name from an early settler named Elkanah Wood; however, this is only a theory. You can check out this book in the Reference page.
As the Elwood community started to grow, there were few students in the schools due to families deciding that farm life and chores came before education. The need for education became more apparent with families wanting their children to go to school. In 1894 a law in New York state was passed so that every child from 8-16 was required to attend school.[4]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12 km2), all land.[5]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 11,426 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 10,916 people, 3,435 households, and 2,985 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,262.3 inhabitants per square mile (873.5/km2). There were 3,493 housing units at an average density of 723.9 per square mile (279.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.02% White, 5.61% African American, 0.22% Native American, 5.60% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.36% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.04% of the population.
There were 3,435 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.9% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.1% were non-families. 10.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.36.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $89,424, and the median income for a family was $94,404. Males had a median income of $63,534 versus $41,341 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $32,655. About 1.2% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.
As of the 2010 census, the demographics have changed slightly. They are now 82.12% White, 6.24% Black or African American, 7.96% Asian, 1.95% Some Other Race, and 1.58% Two or More Races. Native Americans made up 0.11% of the population, with 0.04 of the population being Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
People who were Hispanic or Latino of any race made up 8.21% of the population.[8]
Education
The hamlet is primarily located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Elwood Union Free School District.[9] However, a small section of the hamlet's southwestern extreme is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the South Huntington Union Free School District.[9] As such, children who reside within the hamlet and attend public schools go to school in one of these two districts, depending on where they reside within the hamlet.[9]
Transportation
Major roads in Elwood include Jericho Turnpike (New York State Route 25), Burr Road, Clay Pitts Road, Cuba Hill Road, Daly Road, Elwood Road, Little Plains Road, and Park Avenue.[9]
Notable person
- Anthony Cumia (born 1961) – Radio show host.[10][11]
References
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ United States Census Bureau https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/elwoodcdpnewyork/POP010210. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Luces, David (November 22, 2019). "Elwood Seeks to Reinvigorate Community Involvement". TBR News Media. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
- ^ "The Elwood Schoolhouse - Origins". Google Sites. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Census Bureau". October 13, 2013. Archived from the original on October 13, 2013. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Long Island Index: Interactive Map". www.longislandindexmaps.org. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
- ^ Cumia, Anthony; Russo, Johnny; Trackman, Brad (2018). Permanently Suspended: The Rise and Fall... and Rise Again of Radio's Most Notorious Shock Jock. Post Hill Press. p. 14. ISBN 978-1-642-93091-7.
- ^ Santos, Fernanda (August 17, 2002). "Joke may be on shock jocks". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
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