Kings Point, New York facts for kids
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Kings Point, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Kings Point | |
Kings Point Village Hall on June 17, 2021.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 Kings Point, New York
Location in Long Island
Kings Point, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau County |
| Town | North Hempstead |
| Incorporated | November 1924 |
| Named for | The King family |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.00 sq mi (10.37 km2) |
| • Land | 3.36 sq mi (8.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.64 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,619 |
| • Density | 1,672.82/sq mi (645.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11024
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| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-39694 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0954670 |
Kings Point is a lovely village located on the Great Neck Peninsula. It is part of the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, New York. You can find it on the North Shore of Long Island. In 2020, about 5,619 people called Kings Point home.
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History of Kings Point
Kings Point became an official village in November 1924. It got its name from the King family. This family owned a lot of land in the area a long time ago.
The whole area used to be called Hewlett's Point. This name came from the Hewlett family, who also owned land here. Sometimes, people still use this old name for the northern tip of the village.
Geography and Location
Kings Point covers about 4.0 square miles (10.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.3 square miles (8.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.7 square kilometers), is water.
This village is special because water surrounds it on three sides! To the west, you'll find Little Neck Bay. The Long Island Sound is to the north. And to the east, there's Manhasset Bay.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,294 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,247 | −3.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,445 | 96.1% | |
| 1960 | 5,410 | 121.3% | |
| 1970 | 5,614 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 5,234 | −6.8% | |
| 1990 | 4,843 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 5,076 | 4.8% | |
| 2010 | 5,005 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 5,619 | 12.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 5,076 people living in Kings Point. Most people lived in families, with many married couples. About 38% of households had children under 18.
The village is quite diverse. In 2000, most residents were White. There were also people of African American, Native American, and Asian backgrounds. About 1.95% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Kings Point is known for having a large Iranian community. In 2000, nearly 30% of its residents reported having Iranian Jewish family roots.
Parks and Fun Activities
Kings Point is part of the Great Neck Park District. This district manages two parks right inside the village. These are Kings Point Park and Steppingstone Park and Marina.
The Parkwood Pool and Sports Complex is also nearby. It's partly in Kings Point and partly in the village of Great Neck. There are also private clubs like the Broadlawn Harbour Yacht Club and the Kennilworth Pool Club.
Education Opportunities
Kings Point is served by the Great Neck Union Free School District. This means that all public school students living in the village go to Great Neck's schools.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is located within Kings Point. Great Neck North Middle School is also very close, right on the border with Great Neck.
Higher Education
The United States Merchant Marine Academy is a special college located in Kings Point. It's right along Little Neck Bay. This academy trains future leaders for the U.S. Merchant Marine and military.
Transportation and Services
Roads and Travel
Several main roads run through Kings Point. These include Bayview Avenue, East Shore Road, and Middle Neck Road.
Public Transportation
There are no train lines directly in Kings Point. The closest train station is Great Neck, which is part of the Long Island Rail Road.
Kings Point does have bus service. The Nassau Inter-County Express operates the n57 and n58 bus routes here.
Utilities and Services
Natural gas is provided by National Grid USA to homes and businesses. PSEG Long Island supplies electricity to everyone in the village.
Most of Kings Point uses septic systems for waste water. The United States Merchant Marine Academy has its own special system. The Water Authority of Great Neck North provides clean water to the entire village.
Famous Places and Landmarks
Kings Point is home to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. It also has the American Merchant Marine Museum, which is part of the academy.
There's a special lighthouse called the Kings Point Light. It's a private building owned by the Merchant Marine Academy. This lighthouse is on top of the chapel. It helps guide sailors back home from the sea and students returning from the "Play Pen" area of Long Island Sound.
Notable People from Kings Point
Many interesting people have lived in Kings Point over the years. Here are a few:
- Sid Caesar (1922–2014), a famous comedian and writer.
- Walter Chrysler (1875–1940), who helped create the Chrysler car company.
- George M. Cohan (1878–1942), a well-known entertainer and composer.
- Sarah Hughes (born 1985), a gold medalist in figure skating at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Her sister, Emily Hughes, also competed in figure skating.
- Andy Kaufman (1949–1984), a unique comedian and actor.
- Alan King (1927–2004), another popular comedian and actor.
Kings Point in Books
Kings Point is believed to be the inspiration for "West Egg" in the famous novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald lived nearby in Great Neck Estates in the 1920s.
His book describes West Egg as a place for "new money" people. This fits the lively and grand atmosphere of Kings Point during that time. The neighboring town of Sands Point is thought to be the inspiration for "East Egg," where the "old money" characters lived.
Images for kids
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Kings Point Village Hall.
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Map showing Kings Point in Nassau County.
