Woodbury, Nassau County, New York

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Woodbury, Nassau County, New York
The intersection of Chauncey Place and Woodbury Farms Drive in Woodbury on August 29, 2021.
The intersection of Chauncey Place and Woodbury Farms Drive in Woodbury on August 29, 2021.
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
Woodbury, Nassau County, New York is located in Long Island
Woodbury, Nassau County, New York
Woodbury, Nassau County, New York
Location on Long Island and within the state of New York
Woodbury, Nassau County, New York is located in New York
Woodbury, Nassau County, New York
Woodbury, Nassau County, New York
Woodbury, Nassau County, New York (New York)
Coordinates: 40°48′50″N 73°28′9″W / 40.81389°N 73.46917°W / 40.81389; -73.46917Coordinates: 40°48′50″N 73°28′9″W / 40.81389°N 73.46917°W / 40.81389; -73.46917
Country United States
State New York
County Nassau County, New York
TownOyster Bay
Area
 • Total5.1 sq mi (13 km2)
 • Land5.1 sq mi (13 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total8,907
 • Density1,700/sq mi (670/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)

Woodbury is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located within the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 8,907 at the 2010 census.[1]

Woodbury borders Laurel Hollow to the north, Plainview to the south, Syosset to the west, and Cold Spring Harbor, West Hills and South Huntington to the east. Woodbury is located approximately 35 miles (57 km) east of Midtown Manhattan.

Geography[edit]

U.S. Census map of Woodbury.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.1 square miles (13 km2), of which 0.20% is water.[2]

The ZIP Code of the Woodbury Post Office is 11797.

Demographics[edit]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 9,010 people, 2,851 households, and 2,297 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,781.9 per square mile (687.5/km2). There were 2,895 housing units at an average density of 572.5/sq mi (220.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.87% White, 0.98% African American, 0.06% Native American, 7.06% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% of the population.

There were 2,851 households, out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.6% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $122,643, and the median income for a family was $139,409. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $51,506 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $58,316. About 2.6% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

Woodbury is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Syosset Central School District.[4] Children who reside within the hamlet and go to public schools attend Syosset's schools with students from Syosset, Muttontown, and Oyster Bay Cove, as well as parts of Jericho, Laurel Hollow, Plainview and Hicksville.[4]

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Woodbury CDP, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2011.
  2. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Long Island Index: Interactive Map". www.longislandindexmaps.org. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  5. ^ "Lafazan seeks Democratic nomination for Suozzi Congress seat". Newsday. Retrieved July 18, 2022.