Seaford, New York
Encyclopedia
Seaford is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Nassau County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 15,294 at the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²), of which, 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²) of it is land and 0.38% is water.
Indian tribe. They called the area "Great Water Land."
The vast land development began with the arrival of Captain John Seaman, a native of Seaford, England. After obtaining the patent for the area, Smith oversaw the creation of Jerusalem South, the first European name given to the town which was to become Seaford. It was also widely referred to as Seaman's Neck.
During the 19th century, as villages across Long Island started to grow (due to the creation of the Long Island Rail Road
), the town of Jerusalem South seemed to be unaffected. In 1868 the town was then renamed to the current name of "Seaford," to honor Captain Seaman's home town in England. During this time, Seaford remained an agriculturally developed area. Over time, the town gained a post office, a church and a one-room school house
(established in what would many years later become the first Seaford Fire Department building). Although the town itself was practically unchanged, many New York City residents had discovered that the area was attractive as a summer retreat. This was a trend in the region; many Long Island towns popular as summer residences, including Oyster Bay and others along the North and South shores.
With the creation of Sunrise Highway in 1929, Seaford started to see a large influx of inhabitants. Before 1929 Seaford had approximately 1,200 citizens. Within 25 years this number would triple.
With the popularity of hunting and fishing came the development of two hotels along Merrick Road, the Sportsman's Hotel, where Verity Moving is now located new Route 135, and The Powell Hotel at Jackson Avenue. Many celebrities came to these hotels to go duck hunting in South Oyster Bay, including New York Yankees, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig as well as brewery owner Jake Rupert. Local guides including Nelson Verity and Garner Paine, the Sheriff (and one of Long Island's first black officials), would take them to the bay for sport.
The Powell Hotel was torn down in 1977 to make room for the Long Island Savings Bank. Ironically, missing historical documents that would have saved the building by proving landmark status were said to only have been discovered in an eave during actual demolition.
of 2000, there were 15,791 people, 5,257 households, and 4,200 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 6,072.9 per square mile (2,345.0/km²). There were 5,358 housing units at an average density of 2,060.6/sq mi (795.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.80% White, 0.15% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.68% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races
, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.71% of the population.
There were 5,257 households out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples
living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.38.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and older, there were 93.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $78,572, and the median income for a family was $85,751. Males had a median income of $60,092 versus $39,083 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $29,244. About 2.8% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.
The Seaford Union Free School District includes Seaford Manor Elementary, Seaford Harbor Elementary, Seaford Middle School, and Seaford High School. Private schools located in Seaford are Maria Regina and St. William the Abbott, both Roman Catholic.
Maria Regina also offers a wide variety of CYO sports.
Seaford's Cedar Creek park, which holds a Secondary Sewage Treatment Plant, also hold a variety of Community based activities such as parades, fairs, and races.
Cedar Creek Park is also the official home of the Golden Stick Wiffleball League's NY Region. Wifflers from the Tri-State area battle every Sunday during the summer months in hopes of reaching the GSWL National Championships in Las Vegas Nevada in November.
Seamans Neck Park is located in the south end of Seaford. It hosts a wide variety of sporting events including: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and many more. The park is also filled with playgrounds for children.
Seaford Library has many activities for children and adults.
on the Babylon Branch
of the Long Island Rail Road
.
MTA
Long Island Bus service in Seaford is provided by the N54 (which serves the train station) and the N19 (which runs along Merrick Road
, south of the station).
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 Nassau County
Nassau County, New York
Nassau County is a suburban county on Long Island, east of New York City in the U.S. state of New York, within the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,339,532...
, 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 15,294 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Seaford is located at 40°40′7"N 73°29′33"W (40.668702, -73.492459).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 CDP has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²), of which, 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²) of it is land and 0.38% is water.
History
The original settlers of Seaford, NY were The Marsapeaques, a Native AmericanNative Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
Indian tribe. They called the area "Great Water Land."
The vast land development began with the arrival of Captain John Seaman, a native of Seaford, England. After obtaining the patent for the area, Smith oversaw the creation of Jerusalem South, the first European name given to the town which was to become Seaford. It was also widely referred to as Seaman's Neck.
During the 19th century, as villages across Long Island started to grow (due to the creation of 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...
), the town of Jerusalem South seemed to be unaffected. In 1868 the town was then renamed to the current name of "Seaford," to honor Captain Seaman's home town in England. During this time, Seaford remained an agriculturally developed area. Over time, the town gained a post office, a church and a one-room school house
One-room school
One-room schools were commonplace throughout rural portions of various countries including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland and Spain in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In most rural and small town schools, all of the students met in a single room...
(established in what would many years later become the first Seaford Fire Department building). Although the town itself was practically unchanged, many New York City residents had discovered that the area was attractive as a summer retreat. This was a trend in the region; many Long Island towns popular as summer residences, including Oyster Bay and others along the North and South shores.
With the creation of Sunrise Highway in 1929, Seaford started to see a large influx of inhabitants. Before 1929 Seaford had approximately 1,200 citizens. Within 25 years this number would triple.
Economy
Cash crops such as corn and wheat were some of the earliest farmed within the Seaford area. Due to easy access to various waterfronts the attempts to fish and recover oysters were widely seen. At first this was a hard task considering the layers of land beneath the water. In the mid-19th century, baymen from the Seaford area created a type of small, round-bottomed boat, called the Seaford Skiff, that was used for fishing and market gunning (commercial waterfowl hunting).With the popularity of hunting and fishing came the development of two hotels along Merrick Road, the Sportsman's Hotel, where Verity Moving is now located new Route 135, and The Powell Hotel at Jackson Avenue. Many celebrities came to these hotels to go duck hunting in South Oyster Bay, including New York Yankees, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig as well as brewery owner Jake Rupert. Local guides including Nelson Verity and Garner Paine, the Sheriff (and one of Long Island's first black officials), would take them to the bay for sport.
The Powell Hotel was torn down in 1977 to make room for the Long Island Savings Bank. Ironically, missing historical documents that would have saved the building by proving landmark status were said to only have been discovered in an eave during actual demolition.
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 15,791 people, 5,257 households, and 4,200 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 6,072.9 per square mile (2,345.0/km²). There were 5,358 housing units at an average density of 2,060.6/sq mi (795.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.80% White, 0.15% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.68% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.54% 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 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.71% of the population.
There were 5,257 households out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% 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, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.38.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and older, there were 93.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $78,572, and the median income for a family was $85,751. Males had a median income of $60,092 versus $39,083 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 $29,244. About 2.8% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.
Education
In the year 2000, 4,211 people aged 3 and older were enrolled in school in Seaford.The Seaford Union Free School District includes Seaford Manor Elementary, Seaford Harbor Elementary, Seaford Middle School, and Seaford High School. Private schools located in Seaford are Maria Regina and St. William the Abbott, both Roman Catholic.
Activities
Seaford has the Police Athletic Leagues for several sports, and the local Roman Catholic parish, St. William the Abbott, offers CYO baseball, basketball, volleyball, and swimming. Seaford is also home to the Long Island Broncos. Established in 1966, the Long Island Broncos is one of the oldest Youth Football and Cheer organizations on Long Island.Maria Regina also offers a wide variety of CYO sports.
Seaford's Cedar Creek park, which holds a Secondary Sewage Treatment Plant, also hold a variety of Community based activities such as parades, fairs, and races.
Cedar Creek Park is also the official home of the Golden Stick Wiffleball League's NY Region. Wifflers from the Tri-State area battle every Sunday during the summer months in hopes of reaching the GSWL National Championships in Las Vegas Nevada in November.
Seamans Neck Park is located in the south end of Seaford. It hosts a wide variety of sporting events including: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and many more. The park is also filled with playgrounds for children.
Seaford Library has many activities for children and adults.
Transportation
Seaford has a stationSeaford (LIRR station)
Seaford is a station on the Babylon Branch of the Long Island Rail Road. It is officially located at New York State Route 27 and Jackson Avenue in Seaford, New York, however parking areas stretch as beyond Washington Avenue east of this corner, and west towards the interchange with New York State...
on the Babylon Branch
Babylon Branch
The Babylon Branch is a rail service operated by the Long Island Rail Road in the U.S. state of New York. The term refers to the trains serving Montauk Branch stations from Valley Stream east to Babylon. The Babylon Branch is a rail service operated by the Long Island Rail Road in the U.S. state of...
of 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...
.
MTA
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York is a public benefit corporation responsible for public transportation in the U.S...
Long Island Bus service in Seaford is provided by the N54 (which serves the train station) and the N19 (which runs along Merrick Road
Merrick Road
Merrick Road, named Merrick Boulevard inside New York City, is a road running from Jamaica, Queens, New York east through Merrick, New York to the line between Nassau and Suffolk Counties, where it becomes Montauk Highway. A bit of it at the east end is signed and maintained by the New York State...
, south of the station).
Notable people
- Liberty DeVittoLiberty DeVittoLiberty DeVitto is an American rock drummer. He is best known as the drummer for Billy Joel, but has also played with the NYC Hit Squad and has been a session drummer on recordings of other artists.-Career:...
, Best known as the drummer for Billy Joel, but has also played with the NYC Hit Squad. - Jim ValvanoJim ValvanoJames Thomas Anthony "Jim" Valvano , nicknamed Jimmy V, was an American college basketball coach.While the head basketball coach at North Carolina State University, he won the 1983 NCAA Basketball Tournament against high odds...
, Head coach at North Carolina State University, he won the 1983 NCAA Basketball Tournament. - Peter T. KingPeter T. KingPeter T. "Pete" King is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1993. He is a member of the Republican Party. King's central Long Island district includes parts of Nassau and Suffolk counties....
, The U.S. Representative for New York's 3rd congressional district.
External links
- www.Seaford.LI
- http://www.Seafordschools.net - Seaford Schools official website