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The current estimated population of Aquebogue is 2,500, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained relatively stable, reflecting its role as a small, rural community in the Long Island region.

City Facts

  • Year founded: Early 1800s
  • County: Suffolk County
  • Land area: 3.9 square miles
  • Population density: 641 people per square mile
  • Area code: 631
  • Zip code: 11931

Geography and Location

Aquebogue is a small hamlet located on Long Island’s North Fork, within Suffolk County, New York. The community is situated along the Peconic River, about 80 miles east of New York City and 5 miles west of Riverhead, the commercial hub of the North Fork. Aquebogue is known for its rural and agricultural character, with vineyards, farms, and orchards dotting the landscape. The town’s proximity to both the Peconic Bay and the Long Island Sound offers access to waterfront activities such as boating and fishing. Aquebogue experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, moderated by its coastal location. The local economy is largely based on agriculture, tourism, and small businesses, with many visitors coming to the area for wine tasting and farm-to-table experiences. Aquebogue is accessible via New York State Route 25, which runs along the North Fork, connecting it to other small towns and villages in the region. Despite its proximity to New York City, Aquebogue has retained its rural charm and continues to serve as a peaceful retreat for both residents and visitors.

Demographics

Median resident age: 40.9 years
Median household income: $54,453
Median house value: $175,500

Population by Race

Races in Aquebogue:

  • White Non-Hispanic (90.1%)
  • Black (5.2%)
  • Hispanic (3.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
  • Other race (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (22.2%), Polish (21.0%), Irish (19.4%), Italian (14.8%), English (9.6%), Scottish (2.8%).

Elevation: 30 feet

Land area: 3.8 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Aquebogue

  • High school or higher: 85.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 29.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Aquebogue CDP

  • Never married: 22.0%
  • Now married: 62.6%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 6.3%

4.7% Foreign born (3.2% Europe, 0.7% Latin America, 0.5% Asia).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Aquebogue:

  • UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (about 2 miles; SUNY STONY BROOK, NY)
  • CENTRAL SUFFOLK HOSPITAL (about 3 miles; RIVERHEAD, NY)
  • SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; SOUTHAMPTON, NY)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Aquebogue:

  • TWEED-NEW HAVEN (about 29 miles; NEW HAVEN, CT; Abbreviation: HVN)
  • LONG ISLAND MAC ARTHUR (about 35 miles; ISLIP, NY; Abbreviation: ISP)
  • IGOR I SIKORSKY MEMORIAL (about 38 miles; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Abbreviation: BDR)

Other public-use airports nearest to Aquebogue:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Aquebogue:

  • SUNY AT STONY BROOK (about 2 miles; STONY BROOK, NY; Full-time enrollment: 16,829)
  • SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE-SUFFOLK CAMPUS (about 29 miles; PATCHOGUE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,617)
  • SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE-AMMERMAN CAMPUS (about 30 miles; SELDEN, NY; Full-time enrollment: 6,992)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN (about 34 miles; WEST HAVEN, CT; Full-time enrollment: 3,081)
  • GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 34 miles; NEW HAVEN, CT; Full-time enrollment: 2,100)
  • SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 37 miles; NEW HAVEN, CT; Full-time enrollment: 8,808)
  • YALE UNIVERSITY (about 37 miles; NEW HAVEN, CT; Full-time enrollment: 11,011)

Public primary/middle school in Aquebogue:

  • AQUEBOGUE ES (Students: 454; Location: 499 MAIN RD; Grades: KG – 04)

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