Yaphank, NY is a small rural town located in Suffolk County on Long Island. It has an estimated population of 5,726 and a population density of 457 people per square mile. Yaphank has a variety of local businesses that serve the community, such as the long-standing Yaphank Car Wash and Deli which has been around for over 30 years. There are also antique shops, gift stores, and restaurants that offer locals and visitors alike a unique shopping experience. For outdoor activities, residents can enjoy visiting one of the many nearby parks or beaches including Cedar Beach Park and Smith Point County Park. They also have various community organizations such as the Yaphank Historical Society and YMCA along with annual events like the Great South Bay Music Festival and the Strawberry Festival. Local sporting events include athletics offered by local high schools as well as lacrosse clubs. With all these activities to choose from, Yaphank is a great place to live or visit!
The population in Yaphank is 5,726. There are 420 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Yaphank is 41.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Yaphank is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Yaphank
- 47.7% are married
- 10.4% are divorced
- 37.2% are married with children
- 10.2% have children, but are single
Race in Yaphank
- 74.3% are White
- 7.7% are Black
- 2.7% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 13.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander