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Garden City South, New York
A street in Garden City South on September 18, 2021.
A street in Garden City South on September 18, 2021.
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
Garden City South, New York is located in New York
Garden City South, New York
Garden City South, New York
Location in New York
Country  United States
State  New York
County  Nassau County, New York
Town Hempstead
Named for Its location south of Garden City
Area
 • Total 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2)
 • Land 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
69 ft (21 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,119
 • Density 10,323.31/sq mi (3,987.82/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
11530
Area code(s) 516
FIPS code 36-28200
GNIS feature ID 0950877

Garden City South is a small community in New York, United States. It is located on Long Island in Nassau County. This area is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area the government uses to count people for the census. In 2020, about 4,119 people lived here.

History of Garden City South

Garden City South got its name because of where it is located. It sits just south of another community called Garden City, New York.

Geography of Garden City South

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U.S. Census map of Garden City South

Garden City South is a small place. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the entire area is land. It covers about 0.4 square miles (1.03 square kilometers).

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 4,119
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, the census showed that 4,119 people lived in Garden City South. There were 1,312 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.

Household Information

  • About 20.8% of households had children under 18 living with them.
  • Most households (64.1%) were married couples living together.
  • About 10.3% of households had a female head of the house without a husband present.
  • The average household had 2.84 people.
  • The average family had 3.24 people.

Diversity in Garden City South

The 2020 census also looked at the different backgrounds of the people living in Garden City South:

  • White alone: 3,260 people
  • Black or African descent: 46 people
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 8 people
  • Asian alone: 348 people
  • Some other race alone: 181 people

Age Groups

The population of Garden City South includes people of all ages:

  • 22.3% were under 18 years old.
  • 6.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • 29.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • 22.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • 19.1% were 65 years or older.

The average age of people in Garden City South was 40 years.

Notable People from Garden City South

See also

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