East Atlantic Beach, New York facts for kids
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East Atlantic Beach, New York
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 East Atlantic Beach, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | Hempstead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,101 |
| • Density | 6,733.97/sq mi (2,599.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11561
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| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-21578 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852897 |
East Atlantic Beach is a small community in Nassau County, New York. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). A hamlet is a small settlement, and a CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 2,101 people lived here. The Town of Hempstead helps manage this area.
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East Atlantic Beach Geography
East Atlantic Beach covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.77 square kilometers). More than half of this area is water. The community is located on Long Beach Barrier Island. This is a long, narrow island that protects the mainland from the ocean.
East Atlantic Beach is surrounded by water and other towns. To the south, you'll find the Atlantic Ocean. To the north is Reynolds Channel, a waterway. To the west is the Village of Atlantic Beach. To the east is the City of Long Beach.
Who Lives in East Atlantic Beach?
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| 2020 | 2,101 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of East Atlantic Beach was 2,101 people. In 2000, there were 2,257 people living in 887 households. A household means all the people living together in one home.
Many families live in East Atlantic Beach. About 28.7% of households had children under 18 years old. Most households (53.2%) were married couples living together. About 24.7% of homes had just one person living there.
The people living in East Atlantic Beach are of different ages. About 21.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in East Atlantic Beach was 40 years old.
Parks and Fun Activities
East Atlantic Beach has several parks for residents to enjoy. These include two playground parks for kids. There is also a special beach park. This beach stretches along the entire ocean side of the community.
During the summer, lifeguards from the Town of Hempstead watch over the beach. This beach is private, meaning only people who live in East Atlantic Beach can use it. Residents can get a special pass to enter the beach for free during the summer season.
See also
In Spanish: East Atlantic Beach para niños
