Greenlawn, New York
Encyclopedia
Greenlawn is a hamlet
(and a census-designated place
) in Suffolk County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 13,286 at the 2000 census. Students primarily attend the Harborfields Central School District
. The ratio of Male to Female in the town in percents is 47% male to 53% female and the median age is 39.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the census-designated place (CDP) has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.6 km²), all land.
of 2000, there were 13,286 people, 4,499 households, and 3,347 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 3,620.0 per square mile (1,397.8/km²). There were 4,644 housing units at an average density of 1,265.3/sq mi (488.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.29% White, 10.26% African American, 0.25% Native American, 1.80% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.36% from other races
, and 2.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.81% of the population.
There were 4,499 households out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples
living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.38.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $74,201, and the median income for a family was $76,917. Males had a median income of $58,812 versus $33,727 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $26,179. About 2.3% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
Hamlet (place)
A hamlet is usually a rural settlement which is too small to be considered a village, though sometimes the word is used for a different sort of community. Historically, when a hamlet became large enough to justify building a church, it was then classified as a village...
(and a census-designated place
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
) in Suffolk County
Suffolk County, New York
Suffolk County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York on the eastern portion of Long Island. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,493,350. It was named for the county of Suffolk in England, from which its earliest settlers came...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 13,286 at the 2000 census. Students primarily attend the Harborfields Central School District
Harborfields High School
Harborfields High School is a four year secondary school located in Greenlawn, New York. It functions as the high school for Harborfields Central School District, which serves the communities of Centerport and Greenlawn and parts of Huntington, Huntington Bay and Northport...
. The ratio of Male to Female in the town in percents is 47% male to 53% female and the median age is 39.
History
Originally known as Old Fields, it became known by the name Greenlawn with the coming of the Long Island Railroad in 1870 or 1871. The LIRR chose the name Greenlawn for its station, apparently to project an idyllic rural/suburban image and foster resort travel to the beaches in Centerport. Greenlawn was well known for its pickle production during the 19th century as well as, to a lesser degree, potato and cabbage farms; the principal commodity, pickles, is still celebrated by the annual Pickle Festival, held by the local Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association at the John Gardiner Farm.Geography
Greenlawn is located at 40°51′28"N 73°21′57"W (40.857648, -73.365932).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the census-designated place (CDP) has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.6 km²), all land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 13,286 people, 4,499 households, and 3,347 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 3,620.0 per square mile (1,397.8/km²). There were 4,644 housing units at an average density of 1,265.3/sq mi (488.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.29% White, 10.26% African American, 0.25% Native American, 1.80% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.36% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.81% of the population.
There were 4,499 households out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.38.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $74,201, and the median income for a family was $76,917. Males had a median income of $58,812 versus $33,727 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $26,179. About 2.3% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
Films
- The independent film Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas was filmed here in late 2005 and early 2006.
- The independent film L.I.E.L.I.E.L.I.E. is a 2001 American independent film about a relationship between Howie, a 15-year-old boy, and a pedophile known as 'Big John'. The title is an acronym for the Long Island Expressway. The film was directed by Michael Cuesta, who has said that the film is about exploring sexuality...
had shots filmed in Harborfields High School.
Trivia
- Greenlawn is well known for its annual pickle festival.
- Members of the Greenlawn Fire Department hold an annual Greenlawn Firemans Fair on Labor Day weekend. It is known as the oldest and largest in New York state.
Famous past and present residents
- The pop singer Mariah CareyMariah CareyMariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993...
grew up in Greenlawn. She attended Harborfields High SchoolHarborfields High SchoolHarborfields High School is a four year secondary school located in Greenlawn, New York. It functions as the high school for Harborfields Central School District, which serves the communities of Centerport and Greenlawn and parts of Huntington, Huntington Bay and Northport...
, which is also located in Greenlawn. - Jeff HawkinsJeff HawkinsJeffrey Hawkins is the founder of Palm Computing and Handspring...
, born in 1957 in Huntington, New York, and who graduated from Harborfields High School in 1975, is the founder of Palm Computing where he invented the Palm Pilot, and Handspring where he invented the Treo. In 2002, he authored "On Intelligence" describing his memory-prediction framework theory of the brain. - The late Charles LudlamCharles LudlamCharles Braun Ludlam was an American actor, director, and playwright.-Early life:Ludlam was born in Floral Park, New York, the son of Marjorie and Joseph William Ludlam. He was raised in Greenlawn, New York, on Long Island, and attended Harborfields High School. The fact that he was gay was not a...
, actor, playwright and founder of the Theater of the Ridiculous in New York City, grew up in Greenlawn and graduated from Harborfields High School. - XM/KRock talk show host Gregg "Opie" Hughes attended Harborfields High School.
- Fay KelloggFay KelloggFay Kellogg was described as "the foremost woman architect in the United States" in the early years of the 20th century. She specialized in steel construction.-Education and early career:...
, called the foremost woman architect in the United States, summered on a farm that she owned in Greenlawn. She also designed and supervised the building of Greenlawn's post office east of Broadway behind the train station in 1911.