Muttontown, New York
Encyclopedia
The Village of Muttontown is a village located within the Town of Oyster Bay
in Nassau County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 3,497 at the 2010 census. Muttontown was ranked one of the wealthiest towns in America by BusinessWeek The village and surrounding areas, which make up the "Gold Coast
" of Long Island, have historically been home to some of the most affluent families in New York. The name of the village stems from its former use as pasturage for sheep.
bought the town's Knollwood estate
in 1951, but sold it in 1955. The Benjamin Moore Estate
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1979.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 6.1 square miles (15.8 km²), all of it land.
of 2000
, there were 3,412 people, 1,022 households, and 920 families residing in the village. The population density
was 560.5 people per square mile (216.3/km²). There were 1,048 housing units at an average density of 172.1 per square mile (66.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 79.92% White
, 1.82% African American
, 16.00% Asian
, 0.21% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. Hispanic and Latino
of any race were 2.29% of the population.
There were 1,022 households out of which 47.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.6% were married couples
living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.9% were non-families. 7.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.34 and the average family size was 3.49.
In the village the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $184,386, and the median income for a family was $190,358. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $53,846 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $88,020. About 2.0% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.
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Oyster Bay (town), New York
The Town of Oyster Bay is easternmost of the three towns in Nassau County, New York, in the United States. Part of the New York metropolitan area, it is the only town in Nassau County that extends from the North Shore to the South Shore of Long Island. As of the 2010 census, the town population was...
in 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...
, New York
New York
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 3,497 at the 2010 census. Muttontown was ranked one of the wealthiest towns in America by BusinessWeek The village and surrounding areas, which make up the "Gold Coast
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, have historically been home to some of the most affluent families in New York. The name of the village stems from its former use as pasturage for sheep.
History
During colonial times the area was used to raise sheep for wool and meat. The village was incorporated in 1931. Zog of AlbaniaZog of Albania
Zog I, Skanderbeg III of the Albanians , born Ahmet Muhtar Bey Zogolli, was King of the Albanians from 1928 to 1939. He was previously Prime Minister of Albania and President of Albania .-Background and early political career:...
bought the town's Knollwood estate
Knollwood estate
The Knollwood estate was a Gold Coast era castle-esque house and estate. Located in Muttontown, New York, USA, its ruins are now part of the Muttontown Preserve....
in 1951, but sold it in 1955. The Benjamin Moore Estate
Benjamin Moore Estate
Benjamin Moore Estate, also known as Chelsea, is a historic estate located at Muttontown in Nassau County, New York. It was designed in 1923-1924 by noted architect William Adams Delano for Benjamin Moore. The manor house is an eclectic Chinese and French Renaissance style inspired dwelling...
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1979.
Geography
Muttontown is located at 40°49′20"N 73°31′37"W (40.822251, -73.527081).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 6.1 square miles (15.8 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, there were 3,412 people, 1,022 households, and 920 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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was 560.5 people per square mile (216.3/km²). There were 1,048 housing units at an average density of 172.1 per square mile (66.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 79.92% White
White people
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, 1.82% African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
, 16.00% Asian
Asian people
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, 0.21% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. Hispanic and Latino
Hispanic and Latino Americans
Hispanic or Latino Americans are Americans with origins in the Hispanic countries of Latin America or in Spain, and in general all persons in the United States who self-identify as Hispanic or Latino.1990 Census of Population and Housing: A self-designated classification for people whose origins...
of any race were 2.29% of the population.
There were 1,022 households out of which 47.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.6% 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, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.9% were non-families. 7.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.34 and the average family size was 3.49.
In the village the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $184,386, and the median income for a family was $190,358. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $53,846 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 village was $88,020. About 2.0% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.
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-Al Trautwig
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