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'''Port Jefferson Station''' is a [[Hamlet (New York)|hamlet]] and [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in the [[Brookhaven, |
'''Port Jefferson Station''' is a [[Hamlet (New York)|hamlet]] and [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in the [[Brookhaven, New York|Town of Brookhaven]], in [[Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County]], in [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 7,838 as of the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3659377| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212191307/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3659377| url-status=dead| archive-date=2020-02-12| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Port Jefferson Station CDP, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=2013-01-07}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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The area now known as Port Jefferson Station was first called by the Native American name ''Comsewogue''. The name "Echo" was also used. The first Colonial resident, William Tooker, had arrived by 1750. |
The area now known as Port Jefferson Station was first called by the Native American name ''Comsewogue''. The name "Echo" was also used. The first Colonial resident, William Tooker, had arrived by 1750.{{what?|date=June 2024}} |
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In 1873, the [[Long Island Rail Road]] arrived to provide service to nearby [[Port Jefferson, New York|Port Jefferson]], providing the hamlet |
In 1873, the [[Long Island Rail Road]] arrived to provide service to nearby [[Port Jefferson, New York|Port Jefferson]], providing the hamlet with its present-day name. |
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The primarily farming community began to experience suburban growth following the construction of [[ |
The primarily farming community began to experience suburban growth following the construction of [[New York State Route 347|Nesconset Highway]] in the mid 1950s.<ref name="newsdaypjstation">{{cite web |title=New York State Route 347 |url=http://www.newsday.com/community/guide/lihistory/ny-historytown-hist008h,0,7179591.story |website=newsday.com |publisher=[[Newsday]] |access-date=July 15, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051001063037/http://www.newsday.com/community/guide/lihistory/ny-historytown-hist008h,0,7179591.story |archive-date=October 1, 2005}}</ref> By the early 1970s, it had become a primarily suburban community. |
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==Geography== |
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Port Jefferson Station is located at {{Coord|40|55|53|N|73|3|9|W|type:city}} (40.93161, -73.05256).<ref>U.S. Geological Survey, Port Jefferson quadrangle, 2010.</ref> |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|2.6|sqmi|km2}}, all land. |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|2.6|sqmi|km2}}, all land. |
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| ⚫ | The train tracks mark the northern boundary of Port Jefferson Station, separating it from the Village of Port Jefferson.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Long Island Index: Interactive Map |url=http://www.longislandindexmaps.org/ |access-date=2022-07-12 |website=www.longislandindexmaps.org}}</ref> Nesconset Highway to the south forms a boundary with [[Terryville, New York|Terryville]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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| ⚫ | As of the 2010 census, the population of Port Jefferson Station was 7,838. Out of those, 5,598 (76.5%) were White, 183 (2.3%) were Black, 416 (5.3%) were Asian, 7 (0.1%) were Native American, 3 (0.04%) were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 7 (0.1%) were some other race, and 66 (0.8%) were two or more races. 1,158 people (14.8%) were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).<ref name="Census 2010 Demo">{{Cite web| url=http:// |
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| ⚫ | As of the 2010 census, the population of Port Jefferson Station was 7,838. Out of those, 5,598 (76.5%) were White, 183 (2.3%) were Black, 416 (5.3%) were Asian, 7 (0.1%) were Native American, 3 (0.04%) were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 7 (0.1%) were some other race, and 66 (0.8%) were two or more races. 1,158 people (14.8%) were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).<ref name="Census 2010 Demo">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US3659377| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212140328/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US3659377| url-status=dead| archive-date=2020-02-12| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Port Jefferson Station CDP, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=2013-01-07}}</ref> |
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As of the 2010 census, there were 2,812 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were headed by [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75, and the average family size was 3.21.<ref name="Census 2010 Demo"/> |
As of the 2010 census, there were 2,812 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were headed by [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75, and the average family size was 3.21.<ref name="Census 2010 Demo"/> |
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In the CDP, the population was spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.<ref name="Census 2010 Demo"/> |
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.<ref name="Census 2010 Demo"/> |
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For the period 2007–11, the median annual income for a household in the CDP was $61,218, and the median income for a family was $73,854. Males had a median income of $67,466 versus $32,571 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $32,894. About 0.8% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the [[poverty threshold|poverty line]], including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/11_5YR/DP03/1600000US3659377| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212083802/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/11_5YR/DP03/1600000US3659377| url-status=dead| archive-date=2020-02-12| title=Selected Economic Characteristics, 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): Port Jefferson Station CDP, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=2013-01-07}}</ref> |
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== Education == |
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Port Jefferson Station is primarily located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the [[Comsewogue School District|Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District]], although smaller portions are within the boundaries of the [[Mount Sinai School District|Mount Sinai Union Free School District]], Middle country central school district and the [[Three Village Central School District]].<ref name=":0" /> As such, children who reside within Port Jefferson Station and attend public school will attend school in one of these three districts, depending on where they live within the hamlet.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Transportation== |
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The [[Port Jefferson (LIRR |
The [[Port Jefferson station (LIRR)|Long Island Rail Road]] station is on the hamlet's northern border with the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson. The area is also served by the following [[Suffolk County Transit]] bus routes:<ref>{{cite web |title=System Map |url=https://sctbus.org/System-Map |website=sctbus.org |publisher=[[Suffolk County Transit]] |access-date=October 31, 2023}}</ref> |
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* S60: Smith Haven Mall - Gordon Heights |
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* S61: Port Jefferson - Patchogue via Route 112 |
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* S62: Hauppauge - Riverhead |
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* S69: Port Jefferson Night Loop |
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* S76: Port Jefferson Station - Stony Brook Village |
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*51: [[Patchogue station|Patchogue LIRR station]] - [[Port Jefferson, New York|Port Jefferson]] via [[Smith Haven Mall]] & [[Stony Brook University]] |
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*62: Smith Haven Mall - [[Riverhead station|Riverhead LIRR station]] |
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Port Jefferson Station is primarily served by the [[Comsewogue School District]], although a very small portion of it is covered by the [[Mount Sinai School District]], the [[Three Village Central School District]], and the [[Middle Country Central School District]]. |
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*[[Lawrence Aviation Industries, Inc.]] |
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*Matthew Fitzsimmons, Assistant Attorney General, State of Connecticut (from Port Jefferson Station, graduated from Comsewogue), named one of country's "5 Influential Privacy Regulators That You Should Know"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.law360.com/articles/731265/5-influential-privacy-regulators-that-you-should-know|title=5 Influential Privacy Regulators That You Should Know - Law360|website=www.law360.com|language=en|access-date=2017-07-25}}</ref> |
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*[[R.A. the Rugged Man]], hip-hop artist, graduated from Comsewogue. |
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*Matty O’Brien,Rock Musician,Memphis Crawl,The Matty O’Brien Group,Attended Comsewogue Senior High School |
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Latest revision as of 17:20, 25 September 2024
Port Jefferson Station, New York
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  Port Jefferson Station Location within the state of New York  Port Jefferson Station Port Jefferson Station (New York)  Port Jefferson Station Port Jefferson Station (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 40°55′27″N 73°3′42″W / 40.92417°N 73.06167°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Brookhaven |
| Named for | The Long Island Rail Road station located within the hamlet |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.64 sq mi (6.84 km2) |
| • Land | 2.64 sq mi (6.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,950 |
| • Density | 3,010.22/sq mi (1,162.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 |
| ZIP Codes | 11776 |
| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-59377 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0960970 |
Port Jefferson Station is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, in New York, United States. The population was 7,838 as of the 2010 census.[2]
History
[edit]The area now known as Port Jefferson Station was first called by the Native American name Comsewogue. The name "Echo" was also used. The first Colonial resident, William Tooker, had arrived by 1750.[clarification needed]
In 1873, the Long Island Rail Road arrived to provide service to nearby Port Jefferson, providing the hamlet with its present-day name.
The primarily farming community began to experience suburban growth following the construction of Nesconset Highway in the mid 1950s.[3] By the early 1970s, it had become a primarily suburban community.
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2), all land.
The train tracks mark the northern boundary of Port Jefferson Station, separating it from the Village of Port Jefferson.[4] Nesconset Highway to the south forms a boundary with Terryville.[4]
Demographics
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As of the 2010 census, the population of Port Jefferson Station was 7,838. Out of those, 5,598 (76.5%) were White, 183 (2.3%) were Black, 416 (5.3%) were Asian, 7 (0.1%) were Native American, 3 (0.04%) were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 7 (0.1%) were some other race, and 66 (0.8%) were two or more races. 1,158 people (14.8%) were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).[6]
As of the 2010 census, there were 2,812 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were headed by married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75, and the average family size was 3.21.[6]
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.[6]
For the period 2007–11, the median annual income for a household in the CDP was $61,218, and the median income for a family was $73,854. Males had a median income of $67,466 versus $32,571 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $32,894. About 0.8% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.[7]
Education
[edit]Port Jefferson Station is primarily located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District, although smaller portions are within the boundaries of the Mount Sinai Union Free School District, Middle country central school district and the Three Village Central School District.[4] As such, children who reside within Port Jefferson Station and attend public school will attend school in one of these three districts, depending on where they live within the hamlet.[4]
Transportation
[edit]The Long Island Rail Road station is on the hamlet's northern border with the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson. The area is also served by the following Suffolk County Transit bus routes:[8]
- 51: Patchogue LIRR station - Port Jefferson via Smith Haven Mall & Stony Brook University
- 62: Smith Haven Mall - Riverhead LIRR station
See also
[edit]References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Port Jefferson Station, New York.
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Port Jefferson Station CDP, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ^ "New York State Route 347". newsday.com. Newsday. Archived from the original on October 1, 2005. Retrieved July 15, 2009.
- ^ a b c d "Long Island Index: Interactive Map". www.longislandindexmaps.org. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Port Jefferson Station CDP, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics, 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): Port Jefferson Station CDP, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ^ "System Map". sctbus.org. Suffolk County Transit. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
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