Dix Hills, New York
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Dix Hills is a hamlet
Dix Hills is a hamlet (and a census-designated place
(CDP) in the Town of Huntington
on the North Shore
of Long Island
in Suffolk County
, New York
, United States
. Dix Hills was named the 19th most affluent U.S. neighborhood by Forbes in 2008.. It is one of the most affluent communities in the state and is among the wealthiest towns in the United States. The population was 26,024 at the 2000 census.
, the hamlet of Dix Hills has a total land area of 15.9 square miles (41.2 km²). The Town of Huntington has a total area of 137.1 square miles (355.1 km²), of which, 94 square miles (243.5 km²) of it is land and 43.2 square miles (111.9 km²) of it (31.47%) is water.
The west town line is the border of Nassau County
, and the north town line, delineated by Long Island Sound
, is the border of Connecticut
. Also, the two other town lines include the east town line which is the border of Smithtown and the south town line which is the border of Babylon
.
and emergency medical technicians who respond to over 2,500 calls for assistance each year – ranging from fires to motor vehicle accidents to medical and traumatic emergencies. The department has 4 Ambulances, 3 Heavy Rescue trucks, 2 Pumpers, 2 Brush Trucks, 1 Quint
, 1 Stump Jumper, and utility vehicles. It is operated under a Board of Fire Commissioners as well as 1 Chief and 3 Assistant Chiefs.
of 2000, there were 26,024 people, 7,952 households, and 7,236 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 1,632.1 per square mile (630.0/km²). There were 8,057 housing units at an average density of 505.3/sq mi (195.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.71% White, 3.25% African American, 0.05% Native American, 7.36% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.84% from other races
, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.82% of the population.
There were 7,952 households out of which 44.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.1% were married couples
living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.0% were non-families. 7.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.25 and the average family size was 3.39.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the CDP was $137,632, and the median income for a family was $150,271. Males had a median income of over $100,000 versus $72,361 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $93,426. About 2.1% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.
Dix Hills was named the 19th most affluent U.S. neighborhood by Forbes in 2008.
Dix Hills is a hamlet (and a census-designated place
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in the Town of Huntington
Huntington, New York
The Town of Huntington is one of ten towns in Suffolk County, New York, USA. Founded in 1653, it is located on the north shore of Long Island in northwestern Suffolk County, with Long Island Sound to its north and Nassau County adjacent to the west. Huntington is part of the New York metropolitan...
on the North Shore
North Shore (Long Island)
The North Shore of Long Island is the area along Long Island's northern coast, bordering Long Island Sound. The region has long been the most affluent on Long Island, as well as the most affluent in the New York metropolitan area, which has earned it the nickname "the Gold Coast." Though some...
of Long Island
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
in Suffolk County
Suffolk County, New York
Suffolk County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York on the eastern portion of Long Island. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,493,350. It was named for the county of Suffolk in England, from which its earliest settlers came...
, New York
New York
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, United States
United States
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. Dix Hills was named the 19th most affluent U.S. neighborhood by Forbes in 2008.. It is one of the most affluent communities in the state and is among the wealthiest towns in the United States. The population was 26,024 at the 2000 census.
History
The Town of Huntington was founded in 1653, and the area to the north of Half Way Hollow was first referred to as "dicke pechegans" in 1689, marking the area where Dick Pechagan, an indigenous person from one of the local tribes, had his wigwam and his planting fields. Over the years this name was shortened and changed to "Dick's Hills," and although a few old records do use that spelling, it quickly became even easier to just spell "Dix." While Half Hollow Hills marks the hills located halfway between the sound and Ocean, Dix Hills marks the hills that belonged to a man named Dick.Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the hamlet of Dix Hills has a total land area of 15.9 square miles (41.2 km²). The Town of Huntington has a total area of 137.1 square miles (355.1 km²), of which, 94 square miles (243.5 km²) of it is land and 43.2 square miles (111.9 km²) of it (31.47%) is water.
The west town line is the border of Nassau County
Nassau County, New York
Nassau County is a suburban county on Long Island, east of New York City in the U.S. state of New York, within the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,339,532...
, and the north town line, delineated by Long Island Sound
Long Island Sound
Long Island Sound is an estuary of the Atlantic Ocean, located in the United States between Connecticut to the north and Long Island, New York to the south. The mouth of the Connecticut River at Old Saybrook, Connecticut, empties into the sound. On its western end the sound is bounded by the Bronx...
, is the border of Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
. Also, the two other town lines include the east town line which is the border of Smithtown and the south town line which is the border of Babylon
Babylon (village), New York
Babylon is a village in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 12,615 at the 2000 census.Its official name is The Incorporated Village of Babylon...
.
Education
Dix Hills is served by the Half Hollow Hills Central School District. The Half Hollow Hills elementary schools are Chestnut Hill, Forest Park, Otsego, Paumanok, Signal Hill, Sunquam, and Vanderbilt. The middle schools are Candlewood and West Hollow. The high schools are Half Hollow Hills High School East and Half Hollow Hills High School West which both rank among the finest high schools in the nation.Emergency services
Dix Hills is served by the Dix Hills Fire Department, through three stations. The Dix Hills Fire Department's Headquarters (Company 2), is located on Deer Park Avenue, immediately north of the Northern State Parkway. Substation #1 (Company 3) is located on Deer Park Avenue, south of the Long Island Expressway. Substation #2 (Company 1) is located on Carll's Straight Path, about half of a mile south of the Long Island Expressway. The Dix Hills Fire Department consists of approximately 150 volunteer firefightersVolunteer fire department
See also the Firefighter article and its respective sections regarding VFDs in other countries.A volunteer fire department is a fire department composed of volunteers who perform fire suppression and other related emergency services for a local jurisdiction.The first organized force of...
and emergency medical technicians who respond to over 2,500 calls for assistance each year – ranging from fires to motor vehicle accidents to medical and traumatic emergencies. The department has 4 Ambulances, 3 Heavy Rescue trucks, 2 Pumpers, 2 Brush Trucks, 1 Quint
Quint
Quint may refer to:In literature:* Quintinius Verginix, a character from The Edge Chronicles book series* Quint, a shipmaker in the series of novels Spider Riders*quint magazine, a Dubai based arts & culture magazine...
, 1 Stump Jumper, and utility vehicles. It is operated under a Board of Fire Commissioners as well as 1 Chief and 3 Assistant Chiefs.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 26,024 people, 7,952 households, and 7,236 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,632.1 per square mile (630.0/km²). There were 8,057 housing units at an average density of 505.3/sq mi (195.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.71% White, 3.25% African American, 0.05% Native American, 7.36% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.84% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.82% of the population.
There were 7,952 households out of which 44.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.0% were non-families. 7.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.25 and the average family size was 3.39.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the CDP was $137,632, and the median income for a family was $150,271. Males had a median income of over $100,000 versus $72,361 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $93,426. About 2.1% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.
Dix Hills was named the 19th most affluent U.S. neighborhood by Forbes in 2008.
Notable current and former residents
- Brian BloomBrian BloomBrian Keith Bloom is an American actor, voice actor, and screenwriter.Bloom was born in Merrick, New York, the brother of producer/actor Scott Bloom and musician Mike Bloom....
, actor who previously lived in Dix Hills. - Bob BourneBob BourneRobert Glen Bourne is a retired professional ice hockey centre who played for the New York Islanders and the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL between 1974 and 1988.-Playing career:...
, former New York Islanders hockey player - Stephen BowenStephen Bowen (American football)Stephen Alexander Bowen is an American football defensive end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
, Dallas Cowboys defensive end, lived in Dix Hills through high school - John ColtraneJohn Coltrane HomeThe John Coltrane Home is a house in the Dix Hills neighborhood of Huntington, Suffolk County, New York, where saxophonist John Coltrane resided from 1964 until his death in 1967. It was in this home that he composed his landmark work, A Love Supreme....
, famous jazz saxophonist and composer lived in Dix Hills during the last years of his life. - Courtney Galiano, contestant on So You Think You Can Dance
- Clark GilliesClark GilliesClark "Jethro" Gillies is a retired professional ice hockey player. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. He provided both physical presence and offensive punch for the NHL's New York Islanders during their four-year run as Stanley Cup champions. In a career that spanned 958 games, Gillies...
, former New York Islanders hockey player - Mel HarrisMel HarrisMel Harris is an American actress.-Personal life:Harris was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the daughter to Mary Michael "Mike", a high school science teacher, and Warren Harris, a university football coach...
, actress - Ron HextallRon HextallRonald Jeffrey Hextall is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played 13 National Hockey League seasons for the Philadelphia Flyers, Quebec Nordiques, and New York Islanders...
, former NHL goalie - Steve IsraelSteve IsraelSteve J. Israel is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2001. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district is located on Long Island and includes the towns of Huntington, Babylon, Islip, and Smithtown in Suffolk County, part of the town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, and the...
, U.S. Representative (D-N.Y.). - Curtis Jackson aka, 50 Cent50 CentCurtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
- JodeciJodeciJodeci is an American band, whose repertoire includes R&B, soul music, and new jack swing. The group consists of two pairs of brothers from Hampton, Virginia and Charlotte, North Carolina: Cedric & Joel Hailey and Donald & Dalvin DeGrate, all respectively known by their stage names: K-Ci & Jojo,...
, members of the band formerly lived in Dix Hills - Mark LoMonaco, wrestler who grew up in Dix Hills.
- Ralph MacchioRalph MacchioRalph George Macchio is an American actor, best known for his roles as Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid series, Bill Gambini in My Cousin Vinny, and Johnny Cade in The Outsiders. He is also known to American television audiences for his season five recurring role as Jeremy Andretti on the...
, actor (The Karate Kid), raised in Dix Hills - Dina MeyerDina MeyerDina Meyer is an American film and television actress, best known for her roles as Dizzy Flores in Starship Troopers and Detective Allison Kerry in the Saw films. She portrayed Mrs. Hong as a recurring guest star on ABC's Scoundrels.-Personal life:Meyer was born in Queens, New York...
, actress - Cathy Moriarty-Gentile, actress
- Dee Snyder, front man for rock band, Twisted SisterTwisted SisterTwisted Sister is an American heavy metal band from Long Island. Musically, the band implements elements of traditional heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, along with a style that is similar to early glam metal bands...
- Ryan StarRyan StarRyan Star is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Long Island, New York. He was also a reality television contestant on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova.-Biography:...
, Rock Star - Wesley WalkerWesley WalkerWesley Darcel Walker is a former professional American football wide receiver for the New York Jets in 1977 - 1989....
, former Jets wide receiver - Judd WinickJudd WinickJudd Winick is an American comic book, comic strip and television writer/artist and former reality television personality...
, writer/artist from MTVMTVMTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's The Real World (San Francisco) (former) - Todd PhillipsTodd PhillipsTodd Phillips is an American screenwriter and film director. He is best known for directing the comedy films Road Trip, Old School, The Hangover, and Due Date.-Early life:...
Writer/Director of the movies Old School and The Hangover. - Tobias HarrisTobias HarrisTobias Harris is an American basketball player who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. In May 2011, he declared his intention to enter the 2011 NBA Draft...
Current NBA Player