North Hempstead, New York

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North Hempstead, New York
Town of North Hempstead
North Hempstead Town Hall, located in Manhasset, the town seat.
North Hempstead Town Hall, located in Manhasset, the town seat.
Flag of North Hempstead, New York
Official logo of North Hempstead, New York
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
North Hempstead, New York is located in Long Island
North Hempstead, New York
North Hempstead, New York
Location on Long Island
North Hempstead, New York is located in New York
North Hempstead, New York
North Hempstead, New York
Location within the state of New York
North Hempstead, New York is located in the United States
North Hempstead, New York
North Hempstead, New York
Location within the contiguous United States
Coordinates: 40°45′32″N 73°35′17″W / 40.75889°N 73.58806°W / 40.75889; -73.58806Coordinates: 40°45′32″N 73°35′17″W / 40.75889°N 73.58806°W / 40.75889; -73.58806
Country United States
State New York
CountyNassau
First settled1643
Incorporated as a town1784
Named forIts location north of Hempstead
Town SeatManhasset
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorJennifer S. DeSena
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
 • Total69.16 sq mi (179.14 km2)
 • Land53.51 sq mi (138.60 km2)
 • Water15.65 sq mi (40.54 km2)
Elevation
102 ft (31 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total237,639
 • Density4,441.02/sq mi (1,714.57/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
11001-11599
Area code516
FIPS code36-059-53000
Websitewww.northhempsteadny.gov

North Hempstead is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 237,639 at the 2020 census.

History[edit]

The area was first settled by Europeans around 1643 and became part of the town of Hempstead. During the American Revolution the southern part of Hempstead was primarily Tory, while the northern part, having been settled by Yankees, supported the revolution.[2] Following the war, the Town of North Hempstead was split off in 1784.[2]

North Hempstead became more affluent with the opening of the Long Island Rail Road through to Great Neck, and the inauguration of steamboat service from Manhattan in 1836.[2]

The Town of North Hempstead is made up of 30 incorporated villages that claimed the right to set zoning restrictions to protect their rights and resources.[3] No new villages have been created in the Town of North Hempstead since 1932, and prospective villages were further discouraged from incorporating when the county charter was revised in 1936, which denied zoning powers to future villages.[4][5]

There are also some unincorporated areas in the Town of North Hempstead which are not part of villages; these areas are instead governed by the Town of North Hempstead.[6]

Geography[edit]

U.S. Census map of North Hempstead (highlighted in yellow).

The western town line is the border of Queens County, New York, part of New York City. The northern town line, delineated by the Long Island Sound, is the border of Bronx County and Westchester County. The town of Oyster Bay is its eastern neighbor.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 69.1 square miles (179 km2), of which 53.6 square miles (139 km2) is land and 15.5 square miles (40 km2), or 22.47%, is water.

North Hempstead is the only town on Long Island that does not have a corresponding hamlet or village in its borders with the same name; Hempstead and Oyster Bay in Nassau County and the towns of Huntington, Babylon, Islip, Smithtown, Brookhaven, Riverhead, Southold, Southampton, Shelter Island and East Hampton in Suffolk County all have smaller neighborhoods with the same name.[6]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop.
17902,696
18002,413−10.5%
18102,70011.9%
18303,062
18403,89127.1%
18504,29110.3%
18605,41926.3%
18706,54020.7%
18807,56015.6%
18908,1347.6%
190012,04848.1%
191017,83148.0%
192026,37047.9%
193062,202135.9%
194083,38534.1%
1950142,61371.0%
1960219,08853.6%
1970235,0077.3%
1980218,624−7.0%
1990211,393−3.3%
2000221,3724.7%
2010226,3222.2%
2020237,6395.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 222,611 people, 76,820 households, and 58,460 families residing in the town. The population density was 4,154.9 people per square mile (1,604.2/km2). There were 78,927 housing units at an average density of 1,473.1 per square mile (568.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 78.98% White, 6.40% African American, 0.14% Native American, 9.11% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.90% from other races, and 2.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.83% of the population.

There were 76,820 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the town was $96,517, and the median income for a family was $115,697.[9] Males had a median income of $60,094 versus $41,331 for females. The per capita income for the town was $41,621. About 3.1% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

Between the 1990 census and the 2000 census, North Hempstead lost some population growth to Queens.[10]

Communities in North Hempstead[edit]

Villages (incorporated)[edit]

The Town of North Hempstead contains 31 villages:[6][11]

Hamlets (unincorporated)[edit]

The Town of North Hempstead includes the following unincorporated hamlets, which are governed by North Hempstead:[6]

Other locations[edit]

Government[edit]

The Town of North Hempstead is governed by a seven-member board composed of six council members and the Town Supervisor. Council members are each elected by and represent a single district within the Town. The Supervisor is elected by and represents the entirety of the Town. In addition to Supervisor, there are two other Town-wide elected positions—Town Clerk and Receiver of Taxes.[13]

Elected officials[edit]

Supervisor[edit]

As of August 2022, the Town Supervisor of North Hempstead is Jennifer S. DeSena (R (D)-Manhasset).[14][15] DeSena, a registered Democrat who ran on the Republican ticket, succeeded Judi Bosworth.[15] DeSena defeated former Town Clerk and Nassau County Legislator Wayne H. Wink, Jr. (D-Roslyn).[15]

Council members[edit]

As of August 2022, the North Hempstead Town Council consists of the following council members:[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]

North Hempstead Town Council
District Legislator Party Residence
1 Robert J. Troiano Democratic Westbury
2 Peter J. Zuckerman Democratic East Hills
3 Dennis J. Walsh Republican Mineola
4 Veronica Lurvey Democratic Kensington
5 David A. Adhami Republican Great Neck
6 Mariann Dalimonte Democratic Port Washington

Clerk[edit]

As of August 2022, the Town Clerk of North Hempstead is Ragini Srivastava (R-Manhasset Hills).[26][27][28]

Receiver of Taxes[edit]

As of August 2022, the Receiver of Taxes of North Hempstead is Charles Berman (D-Roslyn Heights).[29]

Politics[edit]

In the 2020 U.S. presidential election, the majority of voters residing within the Town of North Hempstead and cast a vote in the election voted for Joseph Biden (D).[30][31]

Economy[edit]

Top employers[edit]

St. Francis Hospital, located in Flower Hill, was the third largest employer in North Hempstead in 2011.

According to North Hempstead's 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[36] the top employers in the town are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 Northwell Health 13,332
2 Winthrop-University Hospital 6,600
3 St. Francis Hospital 3,090
4 Parker Jewish Institute 3,084
5 ProHEALTH 2,000
6 Broadridge Financial Solutions 1,500
7 New York Community Bank 1,331
8 Canon 1,167
9 Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association 1,148
10 Pall 800

Transportation[edit]

Rail service[edit]

The Manhasset LIRR station.

The Long Island Rail Road's Oyster Bay Branch serves the town's vicinity from Mineola to Greenvale. The Main Line runs through the southern parts of the town from with stations at Merillon Avenue in Garden City Park through Westbury. The Port Washington Branch runs along the northern part of the town and uses stations from Great Neck across the Manhasset Viaduct into Port Washington.

Bus service[edit]

The Town of North Hempstead is served primarily by Nassau Inter-County Express bus routes, though at least two MTA Bus Routes enter Nassau County from Queens.

Major roads[edit]

Airports[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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