Baywood is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 7,350 at the 2010 census.[2]

Baywood, New York
U.S. Census map of Baywood
U.S. Census map of Baywood
Baywood, New York is located in Long Island
Baywood, New York
Baywood, New York
Location on Long Island and within the state of New York
Baywood, New York is located in New York
Baywood, New York
Baywood, New York
Baywood, New York (New York)
Coordinates: 40°45′5″N 73°17′26″W / 40.75139°N 73.29056°W / 40.75139; -73.29056
Country United States
State New York
CountySuffolk
TownIslip
Area
 • Total2.29 sq mi (5.92 km2)
 • Land2.29 sq mi (5.92 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
59 ft (18 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,726
 • Density3,379.70/sq mi (1,305.02/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
11706
Area code(s)631, 934
FIPS code36-05039
GNIS feature ID0979700

Geography edit

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all land.[3]

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20207,726
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 7,571 people, 2,252 households, and 1,880 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,371.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,301.6/km2). There were 2,317 housing units at an average density of 1,031.6 per square mile (398.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 74.49% White, 9.60% African American, 0.25% Native American, 1.84% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 10.12% from other races, and 3.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.23% of the population.

There were 2,252 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 12.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.35 and the average family size was 3.56.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $60,294, and the median income for a family was $62,037. Males had a median income of $39,926 versus $30,609 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,978. About 5.2% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation edit

Baywood is served by the Long Island Railroad at the Deer Park station, as well as Suffolk County Transit bus routes along Pine Aire Drive and Bay Shore Road.

Education edit

Baywood is located entirely within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Brentwood Union Free School District.[6] As such, all children who reside within the hamlet and attend public schools go to Brentwood's schools.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Baywood CDP, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ a b "Long Island Index: Interactive Map". www.longislandindexmaps.org. Retrieved July 19, 2022.