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East Hampton ( T )
New York is a state in the northeastern United States. Majority of the population is concentrated in the southern portion around New York City, the state is often regionalized into Upstate and Downstate. New York is the home of Ellis Island, where many immigrants in the early 20th century arrived in the United States.
East Hampton is a town located in southeastern Suffolk County, New York and is the easternmost town on the South Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2000 census, the CDP, census-designated place had a total population of 19,719. The town includes the village of East Hampton, as well as four official hamlets of Montauk, Amagansett, Wainscott and Springs. East Hampton, especially estates south of the highway and in the underdeveloped hamlet of Springs, boasts some of the most expensive residential real estate in the United States.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.5 square kilometers. 14.5 square kilometers of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. East Hampton is on the eastern end of Long Island and is entirely on the South Fork of the County. The south town line is delineated by the Atlantic Ocean. The west town line is the Town of Southampton, and the north town line is Town of Southold and the Town of Shelter Island.
In the town the population is spread out with 22.3 percent under the age of 18, 6.7 percent from 18 to 24, 28.0 percent from 25 to 44, 25.8 percent from 45 to 64, and 17.2 percent who are 65 years of age or older.
East Hampton is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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