Brookhaven Suffolk County, New York
Brookhaven: Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States
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Brookhaven is a town located in the county of Suffolk in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 486,040 and a population density of 914 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 480,763 inhabitants.
The town was created 366 years ago in 1654.
Geography
Brookhaven is located at 40°46'45"N 72°54'55"W (40.7792700, -72.9153800).
Weather
Brookhaven forecast: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 80. more
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Brookhaven Quick Facts
| Population : | 480,763 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Suffolk County |
| Postal code : | 11719 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 631 |
| Area : | 531.54 km2 |
| Altitude : | 79 feet / 24 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1655 (366 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:28:40 (2nd August 2021) |
| Density : | 904 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -1.1% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 80℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny 7-days weather |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brookhaven decreased by 1.1% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 486,040 | - | census |
| 2011 | 488,179 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 487,550 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 487,874 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 487,304 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 486,113 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 484,557 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 483,731 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 482,655 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 480,763 | -0.39% | estimation process |
People born in Brookhaven (14)
People born in Brookhaven, including politician Felix Grucci, politician Edgar A. Sharp, politician Selah B. Strong, you can see a list of people who born in Brookhaven.
- Arthur B. Reeve (American journalist)
- Benjamin Tallmadge (American politician (1754-1835))
- Tapping Reeve (American lawyer, judge and law educator (1744-1823))
- William Floyd (American statesman (1734-1821))
- Pat Cardi (American actor)
- Derrick Rowland (basketball player)
- Jack Giarraputo (American film producer)
- Eric Sawyer (American composer)
- Norman Thaddeus Vane (screenwriter, producer, film director)
- Anthony Palumbo (American politician)
- Lewis Overton Conklin (American civil war participant)
Schools
College & universities near Brookhaven
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195562 | St. Joseph's College-Long Island | Patchogue (NY) | 11772 |
| 366395 | Suffolk County Community College | Selden (NY) | 11784-2899 |
| 195933 | Branford Hall Career Institute-Bohemia Campus | Bohemia (NY) | 11716 |
| 486886 | Eastern Suffolk BOCES | Oakdale (NY) | 11769-1650 |
| 196097 | Stony Brook University | Stony Brook (NY) | 11794 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brookhaven
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| OSB | Old Saybrook station | 455 Boston Post Road | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Brookhaven, Georgia city in western DeKalb County, Georgia, United States.
- Brookhaven, Mississippi city in Mississippi, United States
- Brookhaven, Pennsylvania borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Brookhaven, West Virginia
Other cities in Suffolk County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Suffolk County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Islip | 329,610 | Town in New York, United States |
| Huntington | 200,503 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States |
| Smithtown | 116,022 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Brentwood | 60,664 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| West Babylon | 43,213 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Coram | 39,113 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Commack | 36,124 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Central Islip | 34,450 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Riverhead | 33,469 | Town in New York |
| Huntington Station | 33,029 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Centereach | 31,578 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| West Islip | 28,335 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Shirley | 27,854 | Census-designated place in New York, USA |
| Deer Park | 27,745 | |
| Holbrook | 27,195 | City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States |
| Dix Hills | 26,892 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
Distance to Other Cities
Brookhaven distances to largest New York cities