Cove Neck, New York facts for kids
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Cove Neck, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Cove Neck | ||
Sagamore Hill, Cove Neck's best-known landmark, September 2007
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 Cove Neck, New York
Location in Long Island
Cove Neck, 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 | |
| Town | Oyster Bay | |
| Incorporated | 1927 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.05 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.28 sq mi (3.33 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) | |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 293 | |
| • Density | 228.19/sq mi (88.10/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 | 36-18597 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0947571 | |
Cove Neck is a small village located in Nassau County, New York. It's found on the North Shore of Long Island. In 2020, about 293 people lived there.
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History of Cove Neck
Cove Neck became an official village in 1927.
President Roosevelt's Home
Cove Neck is famous for being the home of Theodore Roosevelt. He was the 26th President of the United States. His large estate, called Sagamore Hill, is now a museum. The National Park Service takes care of it. Many visitors come to see it every year.
Avianca Flight 052 Accident
On January 25, 1990, a sad event happened in Cove Neck. Avianca Flight 052, a Boeing 707 airplane, ran out of fuel. It crashed into a hillside in the village. Sadly, many people were hurt or lost their lives in this accident.
Geography of Cove Neck
Cove Neck covers about 1.6 square miles (4.05 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.3 square miles (0.72 square kilometers) is water.
The village sits on a piece of land that sticks out into Oyster Bay. It is located right across the water from Centre Island.
People of Cove Neck
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Cove Neck has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 276 | — | |
| 1940 | 130 | −52.9% | |
| 1950 | 200 | 53.8% | |
| 1960 | 299 | 49.5% | |
| 1970 | 344 | 15.1% | |
| 1980 | 331 | −3.8% | |
| 1990 | 332 | 0.3% | |
| 2000 | 300 | −9.6% | |
| 2010 | 286 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 293 | 2.4% | |
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Who Lives in Cove Neck?
In 2020, there were 293 people living in Cove Neck. Most residents were White (about 90%). A small number of people were American Indian or Alaska Native. Some people also identified as being of two or more races.
Education in Cove Neck
All children who live in Cove Neck go to public schools in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District. This school district serves the entire village.
Notable People from Cove Neck
Some famous people have lived in Cove Neck:
- John McEnroe – A very well-known tennis player.
- Theodore Roosevelt – The 26th President of the United States.
- Charles Wang – A businessman and former owner of the New York Islanders hockey team.
- Charles Dolan – A businessman who started companies like Cablevision and HBO.
See also
- In Spanish: Cove Neck para niños
