Hewlett, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hewlett, New York
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Harris Avenue in Hewlett on August 8, 2022.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 Hewlett, New York
Location in Long Island
Hewlett, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County |  Nassau County, New York |
| Town | Hempstead |
| Named for | The Hewlett family |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,262 |
| • Density | 8,242.91/sq mi (3,184.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11557
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| Area code(s) | 516 |
| FIPS code | 36-34286 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0952660 |
Hewlett is a small community located 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 small area that isn't officially a town or village, but the government counts its population. Hewlett is part of the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. In 2020, about 7,262 people lived here.
Hewlett is often thought of as one of the "Five Towns" in the southwestern part of Nassau County. When people talk about "The Hewletts," they might be referring to the hamlet of Hewlett, along with nearby villages like Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor, Hewlett Neck, and Woodsburgh.
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A Look Back in Time
Hewlett got its name from the Hewlett family. The first Hewlett to live in this area was George Hewlett, who was born in England in 1634. He was part of a group of English settlers who came to Long Island from Connecticut. They worked with the Dutch governors and the native people to create a new community in what is now Hempstead.
Where is Hewlett?
Hewlett covers about 0.9 square miles (2.33 square kilometers) of land. A very small part of this area is water. It's located in Nassau County, which is on Long Island, New York.
Who Lives in Hewlett?
In 2020, the population of Hewlett was 7,262 people. Most people in Hewlett are White (86.2%). There are also people of African American (2.8%), Asian (7.8%), and other backgrounds. About 10.67% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Hewlett is about 44 years old. There are slightly more females (52%) than males (48%) living in the community.
Getting Around
You can travel to and from Hewlett by train or bus.
- Train: The Hewlett station is part of the Long Island Rail Road's Far Rockaway Branch.
- Bus: The Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus system has routes like the n1, n31, n31x, n32, Elmont Flexi that serve Hewlett.
Learning in Hewlett
Hewlett has options for both public and private education.
Public Schools
Most of Hewlett is served by the Hewlett-Woodmere School District (District 14). This means that students living in these areas go to public schools within this district. However, some smaller parts of Hewlett are in the Lynbrook Union Free School District. So, where a student goes to public school depends on exactly where they live in Hewlett.
Private Schools
The Yeshiva of South Shore is a private school located in Hewlett.
Famous Faces from Hewlett
Many interesting people have connections to Hewlett:
- Deborah Asnis – A doctor who helped discover the first human cases of West Nile virus in the United States.
- Jeffrey Bader – He worked for the US government, including as an ambassador. He is also in the Hewlett-Woodmere High School Alumni Hall of Fame.
- Ross Bleckner – A well-known artist.
- John P. Campo – A famous trainer of racehorses.
- Louise Glück – A poet and essayist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2020.
- Harvey Milk – An important American politician and advocate for LGBT rights. He was also a teacher at Hewlett High School.
- Errol Morris – A film director known for his documentaries.
- Max Seibald – A professional lacrosse player.
- Jim Steinman – A talented composer, lyricist, and record producer.
- Ulises Ramos – A world champion in Karate, winning many medals in different competitions.
See also
In Spanish: Hewlett para niños
