Riverhead, New York
Riverhead: Town in New York
About
Riverhead is a town located in the county of Suffolk in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 33,506 and a population density of 166 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 33,434 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Riverhead
| Population : | 33,434 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Suffolk County |
| Postal code : | 11901 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 631 |
| Area : | 201.27 km2 |
| Altitude : | 13 feet / 4 meters |
| Capital city : | Riverhead is capital of Suffolk County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:34:01 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 166 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Riverhead is located at 40°55'1"N 72°39'43"W (40.9170400, -72.6620400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Riverhead
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Riverhead decreased by 0.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 33,506 | - | census |
| 2011 | 33,725 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 33,696 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 33,771 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33,694 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,674 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 33,609 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,530 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 33,510 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 33,469 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 33,434 | -0.1% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Riverhead
1 Long Island Aquarium
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2 Safari Adventure
1074 Pulaski St, Riverhead, NY 11901, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Stotzky Memorial Park
Columbus Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 RGNY
6025 Sound Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Christmas House Long Island
1241 Old Country Rd, Riverhead, NY 11901, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Riverhead
1 Hotel Indigo Long Island - East End, an IHG Hotel
1830 West Main Street, Rt, 25, Riverhead, NY 11901, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Budget Host Inn East End
30 Lake Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Indigo Hotel
1830 W Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Riverhead
1 Riverhead Town Attorney
210 Howell Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Riverhead (9)
People born in Riverhead, including politician Michael Forbes, sport wrestler Kerry McCoy, actress Hope Marie Carlton, .
List
- Scott Mersereau (American football player) he was born in 08/04/1965
- Stephanie Barber (American artist and writer)
- Ted Wegert (American football player (1932-1986)) he was born in 17/04/1932
- Wade Rowdon (baseball player) he was born in 07/09/1960
- Danielle C. Gray (White house staffer)
- Danny Burawa (American baseball player) he was born in 30/12/1988
Schools in Riverhead
College & universities near Riverhead, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486877 | Eastern Suffolk BOCES | Riverhead (NY) | 11901-2763 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Riverhead, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| OSB | Old Saybrook station | 455 Boston Post Road | RAIL |
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| NLC | New London Union Station | 27 Water Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Riverhead
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Riverhead Post Office | Riverhead (NY) | 11901 |
Other cities in Suffolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Suffolk County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | 479,883 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States |
| Islip | 322,328 | Town in New York, United States |
| Babylon | 218,223 | A town in Suffolk County, New York. |
| 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 |
| 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
Riverhead distances to largest New York cities
