Halesite, New York

Halesite, New York
Hamlet and census-designated place
Huntington Harbor in Halesite in 2007.
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Coordinates: 40°53′10″N73°24′42″W / 40.88611°N 73.41167°W / 40.88611; -73.41167
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Suffolk
Town	Huntington
Area [1]
• Total	0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2)
• Land	0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2)
• Water	0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2)
Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,527
• Density	2,832.96/sq mi (1,094.40/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	11743
Area codes	631, 934
FIPS code	36-31445
GNIS feature ID	0952018

Halesite is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 2,498 at the 2010 census. ^[2]

History

Halesite is named after Nathan Hale, a captain and spy in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War who arrived at Long Island at Huntington Harbor (at the site now named Halesite) just prior to his capture and execution. ^[3] There is a rock with a tribute to him off the traffic circle at Mill Dam Road and New York Avenue.

From the mid-19th century until about the time of World War I, Halesite was served by a trolley line which brought passengers from Amityville through Downtown Huntington to the end of New York Avenue, at the northwest end of Halesite. ^[4] Tourists were able to enjoy Halesite Park, which commands a view of Huntington Harbor.

Well-known persons who spent time or lived in Halesite include comedian/singer Fanny Brice, public servant and businessman George B. Cortelyou, and scientist Albert Einstein.

Geography

U.S. Census map of Halesite.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.97 square miles (2.5 km²), of which 0.89 square miles (2.3 km²) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km²), or 9.41%, is water. ^{[2] [5]}

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	2,527		—
U.S. Decennial Census [6]

As of the census ^[7] of 2000, there were 2,582 people, 1,014 households, and 707 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,991.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,155.2/km²). There were 1,049 housing units at an average density of 1,215.6 per square mile (469.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.27% White, 1.59% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.77% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.10% of the population.

There were 1,014 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $96,972, and the median income for a family was $122,842. Males had a median income of $67,438 versus $52,632 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $46,652. About 1.8% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 20.4% of those age 65 or over.

Institutions

The area has been protected by the Halesite Fire Department since 1901. ^[4] Halesite is also served by a United States Post Office branch, although its zip code is the same as that of the hamlet of Huntington (11743). Huntington Hospital sits along the southern boundary of Halesite.

Landmarks

The East Shore Road Historic District is located within the hamlet. ^[8]

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
2. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Halesite CDP, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
3. Hutson, James. "Nathan Hale Revisited". Information Bulletin: July/August 2003. Library of Congress. [A newly discovered] account of the capture of Nathan Hale fits the facts as we know them so well that one is tempted to accept it as being substantially true.
4. "Long Island Index: Interactive Map". www.longislandindexmaps.org. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
8. NYS Parks & Recreation (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: East Shore Road Historic District". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved February 20, 2010.See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived from the original on October 10, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2022.