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Glenwood Landing, New York
Elementary School in Glenwood Landing
Elementary School in Glenwood Landing
Nickname(s): 
"Glenwood"
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
Glenwood Landing, New York is located in Long Island
Glenwood Landing, New York
Glenwood Landing, New York
Location in Long Island
Glenwood Landing, New York is located in New York
Glenwood Landing, New York
Glenwood Landing, New York
Location in New York
Country  United States
State  New York
County Nassau County
Towns North Hempstead
Oyster Bay
Area
 • Total 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2)
 • Land 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
98 ft (30 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 3,948
 • Density 4,070.10/sq mi (1,572.21/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
11547
Area code(s) 516, 363
FIPS code 36-29421
GNIS feature ID 0951253

Glenwood Landing is a small community in New York. It is called a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a defined area used for counting people. It's located in Nassau County, New York. In 2020, about 3,948 people lived here.

Most of Glenwood Landing is in the Town of Oyster Bay. A small part in the southwest is in the Town of North Hempstead. The community is part of the North Shore School District. It is also seen as part of the larger Glen Cove area. The City of Glen Cove is the main center of this area.

Understanding Glenwood Landing's Location

Glenwood Landing is located in New York. It is on Long Island in Nassau County. This area is known for its beautiful coastal spots.

How Glenwood Landing is Measured

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U.S. Census map of Glenwood Landing.

The United States Census Bureau helps us understand the size of places. They say that Glenwood Landing covers about 1.0 square mile (2.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

People Living in Glenwood Landing

The number of people living in Glenwood Landing changes over time. This information comes from the U.S. Census.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 3,541
2010 3,379 −4.6%
2020 3,948 16.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 3,379 people living in Glenwood Landing. Most residents were White, making up about 92.9% of the population. About 0.8% were Black or African American. Around 3.7% of the people were Asian. A small number, about 1%, were from other races. About 1.5% of the population identified as two or more races.

People who are Hispanic or Latino made up 6.1% of all residents. This shows the different backgrounds of people in the community.

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