Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York
Brookhaven: Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States
About
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 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 479,883 inhabitants.
The town was created 368 years ago in 1654.
Quick Facts about Brookhaven
| Population : | 479,883 (2020) |
| 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 (368 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:59:55 (28th January 2023) |
| Density : | 903 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brookhaven is located at 40°46'45"N 72°54'55"W (40.7792700, -72.9153800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Brookhaven
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brookhaven decreased by 1.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 486,040 | - | census |
| 2011 | 488,253 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 487,629 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 487,959 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 487,385 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 486,195 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 484,726 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 483,963 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 483,191 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 481,537 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 479,883 | -0.34% | estimation process |
People born in Brookhaven (14)
People born in Brookhaven, including politician Felix Grucci, politician Edgar A. Sharp, politician Selah B. Strong, .
List
- Arthur B. Reeve (American journalist) he was born in 15/10/1880
- Benjamin Tallmadge (American politician (1754-1835)) he was born in 25/02/1754
- Tapping Reeve (American lawyer, judge and law educator (1744-1823)) he was born in 01/10/1744
- William Floyd (American statesman (1734-1821)) he was born in 17/12/1734
- Pat Cardi (American actor) he was born in 02/05/1951
- Derrick Rowland (basketball player) he was born in 21/06/1959
- Jack Giarraputo (American film producer) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Eric Sawyer (American composer) he was born in 02/06/1962
- Norman Thaddeus Vane (screenwriter, producer, film director) he was born in 07/07/1928
- Anthony Palumbo (American politician) he was born in 14/09/1970
- Lewis Overton Conklin (American civil war participant) he was born in 01/01/1843
Schools in Brookhaven
College & universities near Brookhaven, NY
| 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, NY
| 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 |
Post offices near Brookhaven
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven Post Office | Brookhaven (NY) | 11719 |
| Bellpor Post Office | Bellport (NY) | 11713 |
| Mastic Beach Post Office | Mastic Beach (NY) | 11951 |
| Shirley Post Office | Shirley (NY) | 11967 |
| Ma Post Office | Mastic (NY) | 11950 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Brookhaven , Georgia city in western DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. with a population of 56,112 people.
- Brookhaven , Mississippi city in Mississippi, United States with a population of 11,861 people.
- Brookhaven , Pennsylvania borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania with a population of 8,053 people.
Other cities in Suffolk County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Suffolk County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Islip | 322,328 | Town in New York, United States |
| Babylon | 209,785 | Town in New York, United States |
| Huntington | 200,102 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States |
| Smithtown | 110,876 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Brentwood | 60,664 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Southampton | 58,549 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, partly on the South Fork of Long Island, USA |
| 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 | 33,434 | 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 |
| Holbrook | 27,195 | City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Brookhaven distances to largest New York cities
