Inwood, New York facts for kids
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Inwood, New York
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An Inwood welcome sign on the Nassau Expressway in August 2022.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 Inwood, New York
Location in Long Island
Inwood, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | Hempstead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.21 sq mi (5.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,340 |
| • Density | 7,109.72/sq mi (2,745.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11096
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| Area code(s) | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-37583 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0953741 |
Inwood is a small community called a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County, New York. It's located on Long Island and is part of the Town of Hempstead. In 2020, about 11,340 people lived there. Inwood is also considered part of the "Five Towns" area on Long Island.
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Inwood's Past: How the Community Grew
Inwood was first settled a long time ago, in the 1600s. Back then, it was known as Near Rockaway. In 1663, the name changed to North West Point. This name described its location near the main part of Far Rockaway. The first people to live here were Jamaica Bay fishermen.
Name Changes Over Time
After the American Civil War, around 1871, the area became known as Westville. But this name caused a problem! When residents wanted a post office, the United States Postal Service said no. There was already a place called Westville in Upstate New York. So, in December 1888, the community voted to change its name again. They chose "Inwood," and the new post office opened on February 25, 1889.
Post Offices and Roads
The first post office in Inwood closed around 1920. It took many years, until 1949, for a new one to open. The first real road in the area, Lord Avenue, was built when the nearby village of Lawrence was developed. By the time of World War I, many people in Inwood had Italian and Albanian family backgrounds.
Famous Golf Course in Inwood
Inwood is home to the well-known Inwood Country Club. This club has hosted big golf tournaments, like the 1921 PGA Championship and the 1923 U.S. Open.
Where Inwood Is Located
Inwood covers about 2.1 square miles (5.73 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.4 square miles (1.60 square kilometers) is water.
The northern and western edges of Inwood are right next to Queens, which is a part of New York City. It's also located across a bay from John F. Kennedy International Airport. The Nassau Expressway (New York State Route 878) cuts through the middle of Inwood.
People Living in Inwood
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 9,325 | — | |
| 2010 | 9,792 | 5.0% | |
| 2020 | 11,340 | 15.8% | |
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In 2020, the population of Inwood was 11,340 people. The community is home to a diverse group of people from many different backgrounds.
Fun and Recreation in Inwood
Inwood has a park called Inwood Park. It's located right on a bay and has a special spot where you can launch boats into Mott's Basin. This park is managed by Nassau County.
Learning in Inwood
Children who live in Inwood go to public schools within the Lawrence Union Free School District. This school district also serves students from nearby communities like Lawrence, Cedarhurst, and Atlantic Beach.
Getting Around Inwood
Train Travel
The Inwood station is part of the Long Island Rail Road's Far Rockaway Branch. From this station, you can take trains to Jamaica station. From Jamaica, you can connect to other major stations like Pennsylvania Station and Grand Central Madison in New York City.
Bus Services
Even though Inwood is in Nassau County, it has bus services from both Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) and MTA Bus. NICE buses run along Rockaway Turnpike, while MTA buses (like the Q113 and Q114 routes) provide most of the bus service within the community.
Main Roads
The main roads in Inwood include the Nassau Expressway (NY 878), which goes right through the middle of the hamlet, and Rockaway Turnpike (CR 257).
Famous People from Inwood
- Ray Barbuti – An Olympian (a person who competes in the Olympic Games).
- J. Russell Sprague – The first leader of Nassau County, called the County Executive.
