Bellerose Terrace, New York facts for kids
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Bellerose Terrace, New York
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246th Street in Bellerose Terrace on August 31, 2022.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 Bellerose Terrace, New York
Location in Long Island
Bellerose Terrace, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | Hempstead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,329 |
| • Density | 18,632.00/sq mi (7,199.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11001
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| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-05661 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0943609 |
Bellerose Terrace is a small community in Nassau County, New York. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a small area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official town or village. It's located on Long Island and is part of the Town of Hempstead. In 2020, about 2,329 people lived here.
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Geography of Bellerose Terrace
Bellerose Terrace is a very small place. It covers about 0.1 square miles (0.32 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its borders.
This community is right on the edge of Queens County. It's next to parts of New York City like Bellerose, Queens and Queens Village, Queens. Other nearby places in Nassau County include the Village of Bellerose to the east, Floral Park to the southeast, and Elmont to the south.
People in Bellerose Terrace
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 2,198 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,329 | 6.0% | |
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In 2020, the population of Bellerose Terrace was 2,329 people. This was a small increase from 2010, when 2,198 people lived there.
The community is home to people from many different backgrounds. In 2010, the average household had about 3 to 4 people living in it. Many families with children live here.
Education
Students in Bellerose Terrace attend schools in two different districts. For younger students, from kindergarten through elementary school, they go to schools in the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District. After elementary school, students move on to high school within the Sewanhaka Central High School District.
Transportation
Getting around Bellerose Terrace is quite easy. The Cross Island Parkway, a major road, runs right through the middle of the community. This makes it simple to drive to other parts of Long Island or New York City.
For those who prefer trains, the southern edge of Bellerose Terrace is bordered by the Main Line of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). The LIRR's Elmont station serves the area. The eastbound platform opened in late 2021, and the westbound platform opened in late 2022.
See also
In Spanish: Bellerose Terrace para niños
