Central Islip, New York
Encyclopedia
Central Islip is a hamlet and census-designated place
(CDP) in Suffolk County
, New York
, U.S.
. The population was 31,950 at the 2000 census.
) purchased a large tract of land, which later became the largest manor on Long Island. He named it "Islip" after his hometown of Islip, Northamptonshire
, in England.
In 1842, the Long Island Rail Road
's eastward expansion reached the area, and Suffolk Station was opened. Suffolk Station became the commercial center for the area, and the name "Central Islip" was thus born.
In 1889, what became the Central Islip Psychiatric Center
opened. By 1955, it housed over 10,000 patients. It closed in 1996.
In the mid-1990s, Central Islip began a resurgence, with new housing developments, commercial properties and government complexes. A new federal courthouse complex opened, claimed to be the second largest in the country, on part of the site of the former Central Islip Psychiatric Center's 788 acres (3.2 km²) campus. In 2000, the baseball stadium for minor league team Long Island Ducks
opened.
Housing developments in Central Islip include:
, the CDP has a total area of 8.1 square miles (21 km²), all land.
For the 2000 Census, the CDP gained territory since the 1990 census.
of 2000, there were 31,950 people, 8,792 households, and 6,813 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 4,398.2 per square mile (1,699.2/km2). There were 9,189 housing units at an average density of 1,264.9/sq mi (488.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 47.79% White, 35.4% African American, 3.1% Asian, 16.6% from other races
, and 5.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.8% of the population.
There were 8,792 households out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples
living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.56 and the average family size was 3.87.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $55,504, and the median income for a family was $57,252. Males had a median income of $35,187 versus $27,842 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $17,910. About 8.3% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.
. There is also a private Catholic School, St. John of God, located within the town, Our Lady of Providence Regional School.
Also, Central Islip is home to NYIT (New York Institute of Technology
) and Touro Law School
, located next to the local Supreme Court
building.
For more information regarding the Central Islip School District, follow the link below.
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...
(CDP) 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...
, U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 31,950 at the 2000 census.
History and overview
Prior to arrival of European settlers, the Secatogue tribe of Algonquin Indians lived in the area now known as Central Islip. In 1683, William Nicoll (son of Matthias NicollMatthias Nicoll
Matthias Nicoll , aka Nicolls, was Mayor of New York City from 1672 to 1673.He is the patriarch of the Nicoll family which settled and owned much of Long Island, New York. Numerous place names on the island now bear the Nicoll name....
) purchased a large tract of land, which later became the largest manor on Long Island. He named it "Islip" after his hometown of Islip, Northamptonshire
Islip, Northamptonshire
Islip is a village and civil parish in East Northamptonshire, England. It is close to the town of Thrapston, 5 miles from Little Addington and 7 miles east of Kettering. At the time of the 2001 census, the parish's population was 763 people. Islip is linked to Corby which is 10 miles north-west...
, in England.
In 1842, the Long Island Rail Road
Long Island Rail Road
The Long Island Rail Road or LIRR is a commuter rail system serving the length of Long Island, New York. It is the busiest commuter railroad in North America, serving about 81.5 million passengers each year. Established in 1834 and having operated continuously since then, it is the oldest US...
's eastward expansion reached the area, and Suffolk Station was opened. Suffolk Station became the commercial center for the area, and the name "Central Islip" was thus born.
In 1889, what became the Central Islip Psychiatric Center
Central Islip Psychiatric Center
The Central Islip Psychiatric Center was a psychiatric hospital in Central Islip, New York, USA from 1889 until 1996.The center was one of the four major hospital "farms" in central Long Island to house the sick from New York City; the others were Kings Park, Pilgrim State Hospital, and Edgewood...
opened. By 1955, it housed over 10,000 patients. It closed in 1996.
In the mid-1990s, Central Islip began a resurgence, with new housing developments, commercial properties and government complexes. A new federal courthouse complex opened, claimed to be the second largest in the country, on part of the site of the former Central Islip Psychiatric Center's 788 acres (3.2 km²) campus. In 2000, the baseball stadium for minor league team Long Island Ducks
Long Island Ducks
The Long Island Ducks is an American professional baseball team based in Central Islip, New York. They are a member of the Liberty Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
opened.
Housing developments in Central Islip include:
- College Woods
- Park Row
- Bella Casa Estates
- Islip Landing
- Courthouse Commons
- Waddington Estate
- Hawthorne Court (Home Properties)
- Coventry Village
Geography
Central Islip is located at 40° 47' 3" east, 60° 11' 57" West (40.784194, -73.199062). According to the United States Census BureauUnited 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 CDP has a total area of 8.1 square miles (21 km²), all land.
For the 2000 Census, the CDP gained territory since the 1990 census.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 31,950 people, 8,792 households, and 6,813 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 4,398.2 per square mile (1,699.2/km2). There were 9,189 housing units at an average density of 1,264.9/sq mi (488.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 47.79% White, 35.4% African American, 3.1% Asian, 16.6% 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 5.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.8% of the population.
There were 8,792 households out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% 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, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.56 and the average family size was 3.87.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $55,504, and the median income for a family was $57,252. Males had a median income of $35,187 versus $27,842 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 $17,910. About 8.3% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.
Schools
Schools located in Central Islip include the Early Childhood Center, Anthony Alfano Elementary, Andrew T. Morrow Elementary, Francis J. O'Neill Elementary, Marguerite Mulvey Elementary, Cordello Ave. Elementary, Mulligan Intermediate School, Ralph G. Reed Middle School, and Central Islip Senior High SchoolCentral Islip Senior High School
Central Islip Senior High School is a high school in Central Islip, New York, United States, serving students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Central Islip School District....
. There is also a private Catholic School, St. John of God, located within the town, Our Lady of Providence Regional School.
Also, Central Islip is home to NYIT (New York Institute of Technology
New York Institute of Technology
New York Institute of Technology is a private, non-sectarian, co-educational research university in New York City. NYIT has five schools and two colleges, all with a strong emphasis on technology and applied scientific research...
) and Touro Law School
Touro Law School
Touro Law Center, also known as the Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, is a law school in Central Islip, New York.-History:...
, located next to the local Supreme Court
New York Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the State of New York is the trial-level court of general jurisdiction in thestate court system of New York, United States. There is a supreme court in each of New York State's 62 counties, although some smaller counties share judges with neighboring counties...
building.
For more information regarding the Central Islip School District, follow the link below.
Churches
- St. John of God Roman Catholic Church
- Ministerio Jesu Cristo Vive, 1417 Islip Avenue
- Central Islip Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 143 Caleb's Path
- Central Islip Church of Christ
External links
- History of Central Islip Psychiatric Center, LIOddities.com.