Harbor Hills, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harbor Hills, New York
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A welcome sign at an entrance to Harbor Hills on June 11, 2021.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 Harbor Hills, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County |  Nassau County, New York |
| Town | North Hempstead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 562 |
| • Density | 4,722.69/sq mi (1,817.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11023
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| Area code(s) | 516 |
| FIPS code | 36-32094 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0952189 |
Harbor Hills is a small community known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). It is located on the Great Neck Peninsula in Nassau County, New York. This area is part of the North Shore of Long Island. In 2020, about 562 people lived in Harbor Hills.
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History of Harbor Hills
Building the Community Pool
In 1956, the local government, the Town of North Hempstead, approved plans for a swimming pool and bathhouses in Harbor Hills. They also created a special group called the Harbor Hills Park District. This group was specifically made to manage the new park project.
A company named Schumacher & Forelle won the job to build the pool. Their bid was $169,500 (which was a lot of money back then!). They promised to finish the work in 110 days. The people living in Harbor Hills, about 175 families at the time, paid for this project.
Pool Reconstruction and Community Concerns
The community's pool was rebuilt again between 1986 and 1989. Just like the first time, the residents of Harbor Hills paid for this project. However, this second project caused some disagreements.
Some residents filed a lawsuit because they felt the payments and unexpected tax increases were unfair. The Harbor Hills Civic Association said that the Town of North Hempstead might have overpaid for the project. They also felt the town expanded the project too much and didn't talk to the local people enough about what was happening.
When Harbor Hills Became a CDP
The area of Harbor Hills was first officially recognized as a "census-designated place" (CDP) for the 2000 United States Census. This means it's a specific area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data.
Geography of Harbor Hills
Harbor Hills is a small area that includes both land and water.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the CDP is about 0.2 square miles (0.46 square kilometers). A little more than half of this area is land, and the rest is water.
People Living in Harbor Hills
Population Numbers
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| 2020 | 562 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 563 people living in Harbor Hills. These people lived in 181 households, and 165 of these were families. By 2020, the population was 562 people.
Community Makeup
Most people living in Harbor Hills in 2000 were White (96.27%). There were also smaller numbers of people who were African American (0.36%) and Asian (2.13%). About 1.24% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (47%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (85.6%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.11 people.
Age Groups
The population in 2000 was spread out across different age groups. About 32.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Harbor Hills was 43 years.
Education in Harbor Hills
School District Information
Harbor Hills is completely within the area of the Great Neck Union Free School District. This means that all children who live in Harbor Hills and go to public schools attend schools in the Great Neck district.
Library Services
Residents of Harbor Hills are also part of the Great Neck Library District. This means they can use the services and resources offered by the Great Neck Library.
See also
In Spanish: Harbor Hills (Nueva York) para niños
