Glen Head, New York

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Glen Head, New York
Hamlet and census-designated place
Downtown Glen Head on August 29, 2021.
Downtown Glen Head on August 29, 2021.
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
Glen Head, New York is located in New York
Glen Head, New York
Glen Head, New York
Location within the state of New York.
Coordinates: 40°50′26″N 73°37′8″W / 40.84056°N 73.61889°W / 40.84056; -73.61889Coordinates: 40°50′26″N 73°37′8″W / 40.84056°N 73.61889°W / 40.84056; -73.61889
Country United States
State New York
County Nassau County, New York
TownOyster Bay
Area
[1]
 • Total1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2)
 • Land1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
115 ft (35 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,837
 • Density2,944.00/sq mi (1,136.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
11545
Area code516
FIPS code36-29245
GNIS feature ID0951181
NWS SAME code036059

Glen Head is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located within the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the greater Glen Cove area, which is anchored by the City of Glen Cove. The population was 4,697 at the 2010 census.

Glen Head residents attend the award winning North Shore Central School District.

Geography[edit]

U.S. Census map of Glen Head.
Gold Coast Public Library in Glen Head

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), all land.[2]

Glen Head has transportation connections via its bus line (N27) and its rail line Long Island Rail Road to New York City and three major roads: Glen Cove Road, Glen Head Road, and Glen Cove Avenue.[3]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
20204,837—
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

2010 census[edit]

As of the 2010 census[5] the population of the Census designated place was 4,697. The population was 91.8% White 86.2% Non-Hispanic white, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 3.4% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.1% of the population.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 4,625 people, 1,681 households, and 1,314 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,870.7 per square mile (1,109.1/km2). There were 1,717 housing units at an average density of 1,065.7/sq mi (411.8/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.29% White, 0.50% African American, 0.04% Native American, 2.01% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.15% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.61% of the population.

There were 1,681 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $94,453, and the median income for a family was $103,048. Males had a median income of $86,469 versus $50,909 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $67,425. About 1.4% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 1.4% of those age 65 or over.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  3. ^ "Long Island Index: Interactive Map". www.longislandindexmaps.org. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2014.

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