Centre Island, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Centre Island, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Centre Island | |
Centre Island Village Hall in 2021
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 Centre Island, New York
Location in Long Island
Centre Island, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| town | Oyster Bay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 407 |
| • Density | 373.39/sq mi (144.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11771
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| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-13618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0946329 |
Centre Island is a small, fancy village where people live. It is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. Many well-known people, like famous singers or TV hosts, live in Centre Island. In 2020, about 407 people lived here.
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Geography
Even though it's called "Centre Island," it's actually a piece of land connected to the mainland, like a peninsula. It has about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers) of land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 139 | — | |
| 1940 | 134 | −3.6% | |
| 1950 | 199 | 48.5% | |
| 1960 | 270 | 35.7% | |
| 1970 | 374 | 38.5% | |
| 1980 | 378 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 439 | 16.1% | |
| 2000 | 444 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 410 | −7.7% | |
| 2020 | 407 | −0.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 444 people living in Centre Island. Most people were White, with smaller groups of African American and Asian residents. About 3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 174 households, and many of them were married couples living together. About 30% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The average age of people living in the village was 43 years old. About 21% of the population was under 18, and 16% was 65 or older.
In 2000, the average income for a family in Centre Island was about $115,972 per year. This shows that it is a wealthy area.
Education
School District
Centre Island is part of the Oyster Bay–East Norwich Central School District. This means that all public school students living in Centre Island go to schools in this district.
Library District
The village is also part of the Oyster Bay–East Norwich Library District. Residents can use the public library services provided by this district.
Landmarks
The Sewanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club is a famous landmark located in Centre Island. It is listed on the National Register, which means it's an important historical place.
Notable People
Many well-known people have lived in Centre Island, including:
- John Barry: A famous film composer who wrote music for movies.
- Sean Hannity: A well-known radio and television host.
- Billy Joel: A very famous American singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist.
- Alan Jay Lerner: A lyricist who won awards for his song lyrics.
- Rupert Murdoch: A powerful person in the media world who started NewsCorp.
- Rosalind P. Walter: A kind person known for helping fund TV shows on PBS.
See also
In Spanish: Centre Island (Nueva York) para niños
