Brightwaters, New York
Brightwaters: City in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
About
Brightwaters is a city located in the county of Suffolk in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,103 and a population density of 1,212 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,050 inhabitants.
The city was created 108 years ago in 1916.
Quick Facts about Brightwaters
| Population : | 3,050 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Suffolk County |
| Postal code : | 11718 |
| Area : | 2.56 km2 |
| Altitude : | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1916 (108 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 17:21:16 (20th December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,192 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brightwaters is located at 40°43'15"N 73°16'2"W (40.7209300, -73.2673400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brightwaters decreased by 1.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,103 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,132 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,126 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,119 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,110 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,097 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,079 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,079 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,071 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,059 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,050 | -0.3% | estimation process |
Schools in Brightwaters
College & universities near Brightwaters, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418065 | Eastern Suffolk BOCES | Brentwood (NY) | 11717 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brightwaters, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Brightwaters
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brightwater Post Office | Brightwaters (NY) | 11718 |
Other cities in Suffolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Suffolk County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | 479,883 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States |
| Islip | 322,328 | Town in New York, United States |
| Babylon | 218,223 | A town in Suffolk County, New York. |
| Huntington | 200,102 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States |
| Smithtown | 110,876 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Brentwood | 60,664 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Southampton | 58,549 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, partly on the South Fork of Long Island, USA |
| West Babylon | 43,213 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Coram | 39,113 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Commack | 36,124 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Central Islip | 34,450 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Riverhead | 33,434 | Town in New York |
| Huntington Station | 33,029 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Centereach | 31,578 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| West Islip | 28,335 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Shirley | 27,854 | Census-designated place in New York, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Brightwaters distances to largest New York cities
