Hewlett Neck, New York facts for kids
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Hewlett Neck, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Hewlett Neck | |
A welcome sign to Hewlett Neck on August 8, 2022.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 Hewlett Neck, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County |  Nassau County, New York |
| Town | Hempstead |
| Incorporated | April 14, 1927 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 569 |
| • Density | 2,917.95/sq mi (1,123.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11598
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| Area code(s) | 516 |
| FIPS code | 36-34319 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0952663 |
Hewlett Neck is a small village located in Nassau County, New York. It's on Long Island, part of the United States. In 2020, about 569 people lived there.
Hewlett Neck is one of the "Hewletts" villages. These villages are part of a larger area known as the Five Towns. The Five Towns area includes several villages and hamlets in Hempstead.
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History of Hewlett Neck
Hewlett Neck officially became a village on April 14, 1927.
The village is known for its many large homes and properties. Some of these homes are very old, dating back to the time of the American Revolution. Hewlett Neck has a unique feel. It's like the fancy "Gold Coast" areas on the North Shore of Long Island. This is different from most of the South Shore of Nassau County, which is usually more urban.
Geography and Location
Hewlett Neck is a small place. It covers about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part is water.
Education in Hewlett Neck
School District
All children living in Hewlett Neck go to public schools in the Hewlett-Woodmere School District. This district serves the entire village.
Library Services
The Hewlett-Woodmere Library District provides library services to everyone in Hewlett Neck.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 253 | — | |
| 1940 | 252 | −0.4% | |
| 1950 | 369 | 46.4% | |
| 1960 | 507 | 37.4% | |
| 1970 | 529 | 4.3% | |
| 1980 | 472 | −10.8% | |
| 1990 | 547 | 15.9% | |
| 2000 | 504 | −7.9% | |
| 2010 | 445 | −11.7% | |
| 2020 | 569 | 27.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 504 people living in Hewlett Neck. There were 155 households, and most of them (139) were families.
Many households (51%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (85.2%) were married couples. The average household had about 3.25 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 33.1% of people were under 18. About 13.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 39 years.
