East Norwich, New York

Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement East Norwich (formerly known as Norwich) is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located within the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 2,792 at the time of the 2020 census.

History

East Norwich was originally named Norwich, until the postal service requested the name change to eliminate confusion from the other Norwich, in Chenango County.<ref name=":81">Template:Cite book</ref>

Geography

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U.S. Census map of East Norwich.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>

Topography

Like the rest of Long Island's North Shore, East Norwich is situated on a terminal moraine, which is named the Harbor Hill Moraine.<ref name=":58">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":59">Template:Cite web</ref> This moraine was formed by glaciers during the Wisconsin Glacial Episode, and is named for Harbor Hill in Roslyn; Harbor Hill is the highest geographic point in Nassau County.<ref name=":58" /><ref name=":59" />

Climate

Under the Köppen climate classification, East Norwich lies in the transition zone between a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) and a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa).<ref name=":1">Template:Cite journal (direct: Final Revised Paper Template:Webarchive)</ref><ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref> As such, summers are usually hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms, winters are usually cool with snow and rain, and the spring and fall typically feature mild weather.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />

Demographics

Template:US Census population As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 2,709 people, 966 households, and 772 families residing in the CDP. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 950 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.50% White, 0.80% African American, 3.50% Asian, 1.10% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.40% of the population.

There were 943 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 19, 4.1% from 20 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.57 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $134,309, and the median income for a family was $159,890. Males had a median income of $114,934 versus $86,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $62,052. About 4.0% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 1.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

School district

East Norwich, in its entirety, is served by the Oyster Bay–East Norwich Central School District.<ref name=":122">Template:Cite web</ref> As such, all children who reside within the village and attend public schools go to Oyster Bay–East Norwich's schools.<ref name=":122" />

Library district

East Norwich is located entirely within the service area of the Oyster Bay–East Norwich Library District, which is served by the Oyster Bay–East Norwich Public Library.<ref name=":122" />

Infrastructure

Transportation

Road

Two state routes pass through and serve East Norwich: New York State Route 25A and New York State Route 106.<ref name=":122" /> Other major roads located either partially or wholly within the village include Highwood Road and Sugar Toms Lane.<ref name=":122" />

Rail

No rail lines or train stations exist within East Norwich.<ref name=":122" /> The nearest Long Island Rail Road stations to the hamlet are Oyster Bay on the Oyster Bay Branch, and Syosset on the Port Jefferson Branch.<ref name=":122" />

Bus

No bus routes pass through or serve East Norwich.<ref name=":133">Template:Cite web</ref>

Utilities

Natural gas

National Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses that are hooked up to natural gas lines in East Norwich.<ref name=":38">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Power

PSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within East Norwich.<ref name=":38" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Water

East Norwich is located within the boundaries of – and is thus served by – the Jericho Water District and the Oyster Bay Water District.<ref name=":122" />

Sewage

The majority of East Norwich is not connected to a sanitary sewer system, instead relying on cesspools and other septic systems.<ref name=":122" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The portion of East Norwich which is connected to sanitary sewers is served located within the boundaries of – and is thus served by – the Oyster Bay Sewer District.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Notable people

• Thomas Pynchon – Author.
• Consuelo Vanderbilt – Socialite; member of the Vanderbilt family.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

References

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