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Greenlawn, New York

Coordinates: 40°51′28″N 73°21′57″W / 40.85778°N 73.36583°W / 40.85778; -73.36583
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Greenlawn, New York
Hamlet and census-designated place
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 40°51′28″N 73°21′57″W / 40.85778°N 73.36583°W / 40.85778; -73.36583
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountySuffolk
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.83 sq mi (9.92 km2)
 • Land3.83 sq mi (9.91 km2)
 • Water0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
226 ft (69 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
13,661
 • Density3,570.8/sq mi (1,378.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
11740 11743
Area code631
FIPS code36-30543
GNIS feature ID0951752

Greenlawn is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Located on Long Island in the Town of Huntington, Greenlawn had a population of 13,661 at the 2020 census.[2]

History

While known as Old Fields, in 1842, the Henry Smith Farmstead was the site of the murder of farmer Alexander Smith and his wife.[3] The suspect was a German employed by Mr. Smith with a reported motive of theft.[4] The town was renamed Greenlawn following the expansion of the Long Island Rail Road in 1871, which connected to the nearby villages of Northport and Port Jefferson.[5][6] The LIRR chose the name Greenlawn for its station, apparently to project an idyllic rural/suburban image and foster resort travel to the beaches in Centerport.[7]

Greenlawn was well known for its pickle production during the 19th century, as well as, to a lesser degree, potato and cabbage farms.[8] An escaped enslaved man, Samuel Ballton earned the moniker "The Pickle King" following his success in gathering pickles.[9][10] The principal commodity, pickles, is still celebrated by the annual Pickle Festival, hosted by the local Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association.[11][12]

Geography

Greenlawn is located at 40°51′28″N 73°21′57″W / 40.85778°N 73.36583°W / 40.85778; -73.36583 (40.857648, -73.365932).[13]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the census-designated place (CDP) has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.6 km2), all land.

The Greenlawn postal office zip code is 11740.

Education

Greenlawn is primarily served by Harborfields Central School District, although very small portions are served by the Elwood Union Free School District and South Huntington Union Free School District.[14]

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Greenlawn had a population of 13,661.[15][16]

The median age was 43.6 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 86.2 males age 18 and over.[15]

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[17]

There were 4,524 households in Greenlawn, of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 56.0% were married-couple households, 12.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 27.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[15]

There were 4,669 housing units, of which 3.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 2.1%.[15]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[16]
Race Number Percent
White 8,692 63.6%
Black or African American 1,724 12.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 72 0.5%
Asian 781 5.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 0.0%
Some other race 1,034 7.6%
Two or more races 1,357 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 2,420 17.7%

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 13,742 people, 4,560 households, and 3,345 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,714.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,434.0/km2). There were 4,722 housing units at an average density of 1,276.2 per square mile (492.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 74.0% White, 13.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, 4.1% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 4.9% some other race, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.5% of the population.[18]

There were 4,560 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were headed by married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.45.[18]

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.[18]

Income and poverty

For the period 2007-2011, the median annual income for a household in the CDP was $92,664, and the median income for a family was $116,768. Males had a median income of $73,659 versus $59,107 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $40,484. About 2.1% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.[19]

Films

  • The independent film Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas was filmed in Greenlawn in late 2005 and early 2006.
  • The independent film L.I.E. had shots filmed in Harborfields High School.

Events

  • Greenlawn is well known for its annual pickle festival.[20]
  • Members of the Greenlawn Fire Department hold an annual Greenlawn Firemans Fair on Labor Day weekend. First held in 1906, it is known as the oldest and largest in New York state.[21]

Notable people

Historical Sites

  • John Gardiner Farm - Original house was built in the 1750s. The property is now owned by the Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association.[25]

References

  1. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Arrest of the Probable Murderer of Mr. Smith and His Wife". Brooklyn Eagle. November 16, 1842. p. 2. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Murder on Long Island". The Evening Post. November 15, 1842. p. 2. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Long Island Items: Railroad Improvement". Brooklyn Eagle. March 21, 1871. p. 3. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Long Island". The Evening Post. March 20, 1871. p. 3. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Long Island News". The Corrector. June 20, 1874. p. 2. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Long Island". The Brooklyn Eagle. October 2, 1882. p. 4. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Married Fifty Years: Greenlawn Negro Couple, Born in Slavery, Have Become Prosperous and Respected Citizens". The Brooklyn Eagle. April 15, 1911. p. 8. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  10. ↑ Hughes, Robert C. (June 6, 2015). "The Pickle King of Greenlawn". Huntington History. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  11. ↑ Singer, Anita (September 29, 1977). "The historical roots of pickles are dug up at Greenlawn Fair". The Long-Islander. pp. 3, 17. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Things To Do: September 14, Pickle Festival, "From The Vine To The Brine."". The Observer. August 21, 1980. p. 20. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  13. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  14. ↑ "Long Island Zoning Atlas". www.longislandzoningatlas.org. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  17. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Greenlawn CDP, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 31, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  19. ↑ "Selected Economic Characteristics: 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP03): Greenlawn CDP, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 31, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  20. ↑ Fabricant, Florence (September 7, 1980). "It's a Pickle Festival". The New York Times. p. 8. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  21. ↑ DeSantis, Michael (September 4, 2020). "No Greenlawn Fireman's Fair For The First Time In 114 Years". Patch. Huntington, NY. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  22. ↑ Nickson, Chris (1998). Mariah Carey Revisited. New York: St Martin's Griffin. p. 16. ISBN 978-0-312-19512-0.
  23. ↑ Neusy, Lauren A. (March–April 2001). "Tales From The John Deans Scrapbook" (PDF). Greenlawn—Centerport Historical Association Newsletter. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 3, 2011. Retrieved May 9, 2011.
  24. ↑ Goldstein, Richard (January 23, 2022). "Clark Gillies, 67, Rugged Star on Islanders' Championship Teams, Dies". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  25. ↑ "John Gardiner Farm". Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
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