Lakeview, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lakeview, New York
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Langdon Boulevard in Lakeview on August 8, 2022.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 Lakeview, New York
Location in Long Island
Lakeview, New York
Location in New York
Lakeview, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County |  Nassau County, New York |
| Town | Hempstead |
| Named for | Its proximity to Hempstead Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.20 sq mi (3.10 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,077 |
| • Density | 6,070.93/sq mi (2,344.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
11552, 11570
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| Area code(s) | 516 |
| FIPS code | 36-41003 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0954975 |
Lakeview is a small community called a hamlet in New York, United States. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Lakeview is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island. In 2020, about 6,077 people lived there.
About Lakeview
Lakeview got its name because it is very close to Hempstead Lake. This lake is part of Hempstead Lake State Park, a popular place for outdoor activities.
Geography of Lakeview
Lakeview covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, roughly 1.0 square mile (2.59 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.51 square kilometers), is water. This water area makes up about 18% of Lakeview.
Population and People
The number of people living in Lakeview has changed over the years.
- In 2000, the population was 5,607.
- In 2010, it was 5,615.
- By 2020, the population grew to 6,077 people.
Who Lives in Lakeview?
The community of Lakeview is made up of people from many different backgrounds. The U.S. Census keeps track of this information.
- In 2020, about 69.92% of the people were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- About 18.48% of the people were Hispanic or Latino (they can be of any race).
- White people (not Hispanic) made up about 2.50% of the population.
- Asian people (not Hispanic) were about 2.58%.
- People of mixed races (not Hispanic) were about 4.16%.
- Other groups, like Native Americans and those of other races, made up smaller percentages.
This mix of people makes Lakeview a diverse and interesting place to live.
See also
In Spanish: Lakeview (Nueva York) para niños
