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Patchogue, NY

Patchogue is a village in Suffolk County, New York. The population was 12,408 at the time of the 2020 census. Patchogue is an incorporated community part of the town of Brookhaven, on the south shore of Long Island, adjoining the Great South Bay. It is officially known as the Incorporated Village of Patchogue.

Patchogue, which is approximately 60 miles (100 km) east of Manhattan, became incorporated in 1893. In 1812, there were 75 inhabitants in Patchogue according to The Brooklyn Eagle, published in 1930. The Patchogue Former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) was operated from 1904 to 1926. The company was a small operation, converting coal and/or petroleum products to flammable gas for use in lighting and industry. The company was sold to Long Island Lighting Company (LILCO).

The Patchogue Theatre opened in 1923. It was later renovated into a triplex, after which it was converted to a single movie theater. It closed in the late 1980s. In the mid-1990s the village acquired the theater, and completely refurbished the building; it now seats 1,166 people. Three churches in Patchogue are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the Congregational Church on East Main Street, United Methodist Church on South Ocean Avenue between Church Street and Terry Street, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Rider Avenue across from Terry Street.

As of the 2000 census, there were 11,919 people, 4,636 households, and 2,749 families residing in the village. The population density was 5,301.2 inhabitants per square mile (2,046.8/km²). There were 4,902 housing units at an average density of 2,180.2 per square mile (841.8/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 81.27% White, 3.89% African American, 0.34% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 9.23% from other races, and 3.85% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 23.84% of the population. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²), of which 2.2 square miles (5.8 km²) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.7 km²) (10.71%) is water. A natural riverfront and harbor are resources that the village has utilized since its founding, to become a modern and largely self-contained community.

Patchogue, NY, prioritizes residents' health and wellness through comprehensive healthcare services provided by Long Island Community Hospital and Northwell Health Physician Partners, alongside preventive care initiatives from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services. Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center offers extensive healthcare services, while fitness centers like Crunch Fitness and LA Fitness promote physical activity. Personalized nutrition counseling is available at the Nutritional Wellness Center of New York. Residents can engage in wellness activities through Patchogue Parks and Recreation.

Top sites in Patchogue, NY are Shorefront Park, Fire Island National Seashore, and Patchogue-Medford Library.

Population: 12,337 (2023). ZIP code: 11772. Area code: 631. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Area: 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²).

FAQs

What are the demographics of Patchogue, NY?

Patchogue, NY is home to a population of 12.3k people, of which 92.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.1% of Patchogue, NY residents were born outside of the country (1.62k people). In 2021, there were 6.53 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.05k people) in Patchogue, NY than any other race or ethnicity.

What is Patchogue, NY known for?

The Patchogue Central Business District or "Downtown" is the 2nd Largest Financial district in Eastern Long Island. Downtown is a major transport and exchange hub throughout Eastern New York and Southern Connecticut. There is a museum located within the village called MoCA Long Island.

What is the poverty rate in Patchogue, NY?

The average household income in Patchogue is $138,715 with a poverty rate of 7.81%. The median age in Patchogue is 37.6 years: 37.7 years for males, and 37.4 years for females. Patchogue is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,373 in 2020.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Patchogue

National Park Service

Nutritional Wellness Center

Crunch Fitness

LA Fitness

Data USA

NHPCO

Long Island Community Hospital 

Northwell Health

Neighborhood Scout

World Population Review

Long Island Community Hospital

Shorefront Park

Fire Island National Seashore

Patchogue-Medford Library

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