Herricks, New York facts for kids
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Herricks, New York
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The Herricks Community Center, located in the former Herricks School.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 Herricks, New York
Location in Long Island
Herricks, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | North Hempstead |
| Named for | Herricks Path |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,398 |
| • Density | 7,675.39/sq mi (2,963.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11040
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| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-34198 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0952637 |
Herricks is a small community located in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a local area that doesn't have its own government but is recognized for collecting population data. In 2020, about 4,398 people lived here.
Herricks is an unincorporated area, which means it's part of a larger local government, the Town of North Hempstead. It's found in the southern part of this town.
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Herricks History: A Look Back
The community of Herricks has a long history, especially when it comes to education.
Early School Days
The first school in Herricks was started in 1813. This makes it one of the oldest schools in all of Nassau County. The school was named after "Herricks Path," an old trail that existed as early as 1659. By 1898, the Herricks School was one of the last single-room schools left in Nassau County. Imagine all grades learning in just one room!
Understanding Herricks' Geography
Herricks is located at specific coordinates: 40.756451 degrees North and -73.662226 degrees West.
Area and Borders
According to the United States Census Bureau, Herricks covers about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers) of land. It has no water area. Herricks is governed by the Town of North Hempstead.
The area is generally bordered by:
- Searingtown Road/Shelter Rock Road to the north
- Hillside Avenue to the south (near Garden City Park)
- Herricks Road to the east
- Marcus Avenue to the west
Mail for Herricks is delivered by the New Hyde Park Post Office, using the ZIP Code 11040.
Herricks' Population and People
The population of Herricks has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 4,295 | — | |
| 2020 | 4,398 | 2.4% | |
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Population Overview
In 2010, there were 4,295 people living in Herricks. By 2020, this number increased slightly to 4,398 people. The community is home to a diverse group of people. For example, in 2010, about 43.2% of the population was Asian, and 52.6% was White. A smaller percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 1,349 households in Herricks. Many of these households (71.9%) were married couples living together. About 37.1% of households had children under 18 living with them, showing it's a family-friendly area.
Parks and Recreation in Herricks
Herricks offers a peaceful green space for its residents.
Herricks Pond Park
The County of Nassau takes care of Herricks Pond Park. This park is a "passive park," which means it's a quiet place for relaxing, walking, and enjoying nature. It's a great spot to visit within the hamlet.
Education in Herricks
Education is an important part of the Herricks community.
School Districts
Herricks is entirely served by the Herricks Union Free School District. This means that all public school students living in Herricks attend schools within this district.
Library Services
The community is also part of the Shelter Rock Library District. The main library for this district, the Shelter Rock Public Library, is conveniently located right in Herricks.
Herricks' Infrastructure and Services
Infrastructure refers to the basic facilities and systems that a community needs to function.
Transportation Options
Getting around Herricks and to nearby areas is made possible by several roads and public transport.
Major Roads
Hillside Avenue (New York State Route 25B) forms the southern border of Herricks. Other important roads that go through the hamlet include:
- Denton Avenue
- Herricks Road (CR 8)
- Old Courthouse Road
- Searingtown Road (CR 101)
- Shelter Rock Road (CR 8)
Train and Bus Services
No train lines run directly through Herricks. However, the nearest Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) stations are close by. You can find the New Hyde Park station on the Main Line and the East Williston station on the Oyster Bay Branch.
For bus travel, the n22 bus route runs along Hillside Avenue, which is on Herricks' southern border. This bus service is operated by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE).
Essential Utilities
Residents and businesses in Herricks have access to important utilities.
Natural Gas and Power
National Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses that are connected to gas lines in Herricks. For electricity, PSEG Long Island supplies power to all properties within the hamlet.
Water and Sewage
All of Herricks is connected to sanitary sewers. These sewers are part of the Nassau County Sewage District, which manages and treats the community's wastewater. The Garden City Park Water District is responsible for providing water to the entire hamlet of Herricks.
See also
In Spanish: Herricks para niños
