Staten Island, New York

Staten Island: The fifth most populous borough of New York City. It is located on the southern tip of the island of Manhattan. Staten Island is known for its ferry service to Manhattan, its green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Staten Island Zoo and the Staten Island Museum.

About

Staten Island is a city located in the county of Richmond in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 468,730 and a population density of 1,769 people per km². After 5 years in 2015 city had an estimated population of 474,558 inhabitants.

The city was created 341 years ago in 1682.

Staten Island is one of the five boroughs of New York City, located in the southwest area. It is geographically separated from the rest of the city by the New York Bay. Here are some key details about Staten Island:

History

Staten Island was originally inhabited by the Lenape tribe before becoming part of New York in 1898. It is the most suburban borough with older housing developments.

Geography

Staten Island is primarily hilly with greenbelts. Key bodies of water surrounding it are the Arthur Kill, Raritan Bay, and New York Bay. The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge connects it to Brooklyn.

Economy

Major employment sectors include education, healthcare, retail, construction, and transportation. The Staten Island Ferry provides commuter access to Manhattan.

Culture & Recreation

The borough is home to popular attractions like the Staten Island Zoo, Staten Island Yankees minor league team, and Snug Harbor Cultural Center. Its beaches along the shore are popular summer destinations.

Population

Staten Island has just under 500,000 residents. It is over 75% white and has large Italian, Irish, and Polish American communities historically.

In summary, Staten Island offers a more suburban lifestyle in contrast to other densely populated boroughs of New York City, with green space, neighborhoods, and easy transit access to Manhattan.

Staten Island locator map
Location of Staten Island on New York map.

Quick Facts about Staten Island

Population : 474,558 (2015)
Country : United States of America
State : New York (United States)
County : Richmond County
Postal code : 10301–10314
Phone Area Codes : 917, 929, 718, 347
Area : 265 km2
Official name : Staten Island
Named for : States General
Establishment : January 01, 1683 (341 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00
Local time : 01:22:54 (19th March 2024)
Density : 1,791 Pop. per km² as of 2015
Population growth : 1.23% (2010-2015)
USS Leyte Gulf 'CG 55' under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge image
USS Leyte Gulf 'CG 55' under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge
USS Leyte Gulf 'CG 55' under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge image

Geography

Staten Island is located at 40°33'44"N 74°8'23"W (40.5623300, -74.1398600). It has 6 neighbors: Manhattan, Carteret, Elizabeth, Linden, Perth Amboy and Brooklyn.

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Staten Island has 6 neighbours.

  • Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, United States
  • Carteret borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
  • Elizabeth The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in central New Jersey. Elizabeth is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Elizabethport Historical Society and the Elizabethtown Museum of History.
  • Linden A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Linden is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Linden Historical Society and the Linden Arts Council.
  • Perth Amboy The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is located on Raritan Bay in the northeastern part of the state. Perth Amboy is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Perth Amboy Historic District and the Perth Amboy Arts Center.
  • Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, United States

Demographics

The population of Staten Island increased by 1.23% in 5 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 468,730 - census
2011 471,026 0.49% estimation process
2012 470,811 -0.05% estimation process
2013 472,621 0.38% estimation process
2015 474,558 0.41% demographic balance

Staten Island zip code is 10301. County name: Richmond, County fips: 36085

Borough of Staten Island, Staten Island

Best Things to Do in Staten Island

1 Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

Rating: 4.5 (3154)

1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301, United States ➦ Show Map

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Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

2 Clove Lakes Park

Rating: 4.6 (2537)

1150 Clove Rd, Staten Island, NY 10301, United States ➦ Show Map

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Clove Lakes Park

3 Staten Island Zoo

Rating: 4.4 (2159)

614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310, United States ➦ Show Map

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Staten Island Zoo

4 Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

Rating: 4.2 (2138)

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Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

5 Willowbrook Park

Rating: 4.5 (1561)

1 Eton Pl, Staten Island, NY 10314, United States ➦ Show Map

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Willowbrook Park

Where ot Eat in Staten Island

1 Dave & Buster's

Rating: 4.2 (2039)

2655 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314, United States ➦ Show Map

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Dave & Buster's

2 Dunkin'

Rating: 3.8 (355)

770 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310, United States ➦ Show Map

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Dunkin'

Where to Stay in Staten Island

1 Cosmopolitan Inn

Rating: 3 (27)

1274 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305, United States ➦ Show Map

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Other Places in Staten Island

1 Staten Island Marriage Bureau

Rating: 3.9 (14)

10 Richmond Terrace #311, Staten Island, NY 10301 ➦ Show Map

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Staten Island Marriage Bureau

2 City Council Member Joe Borelli District Office

Rating: 4 (4)

2955 Veterans Rd W #2, Staten Island, NY 10309 ➦ Show Map

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3 New York City Council

Rating: 3 (2)

900 South Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314 ➦ Show Map

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4 State Island City Council

3944 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10312 ➦ Show Map

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People born in Staten Island (200)

People born in Staten Island, including politician from New York James Guyon, television personality Angelina Pivarnick, singer, songwriter, musician and activist Joan Baez, .

List

  • Satsvarupa dasa Goswami (American poet and writer, guru in ISKCON) he was born in 06/12/1939
  • Ron Dante (American musician, songwriter, record producer) he was born in 22/08/1945
  • Don Joseph (American musician) he was born in 13/04/1923
  • Jacob Tyson (American politician (1773-1848)) he was born in 08/10/1773
  • Gary Hartstein (American physician) he was born in 17/05/1955
  • Obadiah Bowne (American politician (1822-1874)) he was born in 19/05/1822
  • Emilio Estevez (American actor, director, and writer) he was born in 12/05/1962
  • Mabel Normand (American actress, screenwriter and film director) she was born in 01/01/1894
  • Theodore Sturgeon (American speculative fiction writer (1918-1985)) he was born in 26/02/1918
  • Ingrid Michaelson (American singer-songwriter) she was born in 08/12/1979
  • Frankee (American R&B singer) she was born in 09/06/1983
  • Maggie Rizer (fashion model) she was born in 09/01/1978
  • Kenny Washington (American musician) he was born in 29/05/1958
  • Ricky Schroder (American actor) he was born in 13/04/1970
  • Cornelius Vanderbilt II (American businessman, philanthropist, and tycoon) he was born in 27/05/1794
  • Ghostface Killah (American rapper from New York) he was born in 09/05/1970
  • Eddie Kaye Thomas (American actor) he was born in 31/10/1980
  • Blackie Lawless (American singer, musician, and songwriter) he was born in 04/09/1956

Schools in Staten Island

College & universities near Staten Island, NY

Code Name City ZIP
457855 Academy of Cosmetology and Esthetics NYC Staten Island (NY) 10306
190558 College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island (NY) 10314
195784 St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island Staten Island (NY) 10311
197197 Wagner College Staten Island (NY) 10301-4495
455220 Career School of NY Staten Island (NY) 10301

Stations (21)

Amtrak & bus stations near Staten Island, NY

Code Name Address Type
MET Metropark station 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike RAIL
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport RAIL
NWK Pennsylvania Station 1 Raymond Plaza West RAIL
NYP Pennsylvania Station 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street RAIL
NBK New Brunswick station French and Albany Streets RAIL

Post offices near Staten Island

Post Office Name City ZIP
Great Kill Post Office Staten Island (NY) 10308
Eltingvill Post Office Staten Island (NY) 10312
New Dor Post Office Staten Island (NY) 10306
New Springvill Post Office Staten Island (NY) 10314
Staten Island Post Office Staten Island (NY) 10314

Other cities in Richmond County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Richmond County , NY.

City Name Population Title
Concord 8,448 Town in New York, United States
Bloomfield 1,303 Human settlement in Ontario County, New York, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Staten Island distances to largest New York cities

Map & Images (more maps)

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