Bayville, New York facts for kids
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Bayville, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Bayville | ||
Bayville Village Hall on August 29, 2021.
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| Nickname(s):
Pine Island
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 Bayville, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New York |
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| County |  Nassau County, New York |
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| Town | Oyster Bay | |
| Incorporated | 1919 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Board of Trustees | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.02 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.77 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) | |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,748 | |
| • Density | 4,637.80/sq mi (1,790.05/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
11709
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| Area code(s) | 516 | |
| FIPS code | 36-05034 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0943216 | |
Bayville is a small village located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. It's on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. Sometimes, people also call it Pine Island. In 2020, about 6,748 people lived there.
The Incorporated Village of Bayville sits right on the Long Island Sound. From its shores, you can even see Greenwich, Connecticut across the water.
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Bayville's Story: A Look at Its History
Bayville became an official village in 1919. This was part of a bigger movement where many large estate owners on Long Island wanted more control over their areas.
Early Days: From Matinecock to Oak Neck
Like many other places on Long Island, the Matinecock Indians lived here first. They called the area Oak Neck and Pine Island. In 1658, a person from Oyster Bay named Daniel Whitehead bought the land from the tribes. By 1745, the land was divided among 23 men. They mostly grew asparagus. In 1859, Oak Neck got a new name: Bayville. The first Methodist church was built west of what is now Merritt Lane.
Growth and Changes in Bayville
Many large estates were built in the areas around Bayville. In 1898, a special bridge called a drawbridge was built. This bridge connected Bayville to Mill Neck.
In 1909, the Bayville Casino opened. It was a popular spot that attracted many people who loved the beach. In 1919, Winslow S. Pierce, who owned the Dunstable Estate in town, became the first mayor of the Village of Bayville. His estate was later sold to Harrison Williams and renamed "Oak Point."
When the Arlington Hotel, Bayville Casino, and Ritzmore Estate all burned down, it led to the creation of the Bayville Fire Department. After World War II, the community started to grow quickly. A new church, post office, and school were built within three years. From 1950 to 1960, the number of people living in Bayville doubled!
The Bayville Bridge: A Local Landmark
The Bayville Bridge is one of two ways to enter the village. It opened in 1938 and is a big landmark and a place many tourists visit. This bridge is actually the fourth bridge built in that exact spot.
In 2019, the village celebrated its 100th birthday!
Bayville's Location: Where is it?
Bayville covers about 1.5 square miles (about 4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, around 1.4 square miles (3.7 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.25 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Bayville? Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,042 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,516 | 45.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,981 | 30.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,962 | 100.0% | |
| 1970 | 6,147 | 55.1% | |
| 1980 | 7,034 | 14.4% | |
| 1990 | 7,193 | 2.3% | |
| 2000 | 7,135 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 6,669 | −6.5% | |
| 2020 | 6,748 | 1.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 7,135 people living in Bayville. These people lived in 2,566 households, and 1,906 of those were families. The village had a population density of about 5,065 people per square mile.
Most people living in Bayville were White (96.01%). There were also smaller percentages of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 4.82% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.1%) were married couples. The average household had 2.74 people, and the average family had 3.20 people.
The median age in the village was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older. About 23.6% of the population was under 18.
The median income for a household in Bayville was $68,380. For families, the median income was $77,838.
Learning in Bayville: Local Schools
The schools in Bayville are part of the Locust Valley Central School District.
Famous People from Bayville
- Harrison Williams: A successful businessman and investor from the 20th century.
- Jackie Martling: A former writer for The Howard Stern Show.
- Rick Pitino: A well-known former NBA and NCAA basketball coach.
- Tommy Sheehan: The winner of season 39 of the TV show Survivor.
See also
In Spanish: Bayville (Nueva York) para niños
