Matinecock, New York facts for kids
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Matinecock, New York
Matinnicoke ("The Hill Country")
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| Incorporated Village of Matinecock | |
A welcome sign to Matinecock on August 29, 2021.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 Matinecock, New York
Location in Long Island
Matinecock, New York
Location in New York
Matinecock, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | Oyster Bay |
| Incorporated | April 2, 1928 |
| Named for | The Matinecock People |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2) |
| • Land | 2.67 sq mi (6.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 847 |
| • Density | 317.47/sq mi (122.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11560
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| Area code(s) | 516 |
| FIPS code | 36-46107 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0956671 |
Matinecock is a small village in New York. It is located on Long Island, within Nassau County. The village is also part of the Town of Oyster Bay. In 2020, about 847 people lived there.
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Village History
Matinecock became an official village on April 2, 1928. This step allowed the community to have more control over its own local rules and decisions. This is known as home rule.
The village gets its name from the Matinecock Nation. This Native American group used to live in a large part of this area. The name "Matinecock" means "the Hill Country." This was the name the Matinecock Nation used for much of the land.
In 1998, a magazine called Worth said Matinecock was the fifth wealthiest town in America. It was also named the richest town in New York at that time.
Geography of Matinecock
Matinecock is a small place, covering about 2.7 square miles (6.9 square kilometers). The entire area of the village is land. There are no large bodies of water within its borders.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 484 | — | |
| 1940 | 428 | −11.6% | |
| 1950 | 507 | 18.5% | |
| 1960 | 824 | 62.5% | |
| 1970 | 841 | 2.1% | |
| 1980 | 985 | 17.1% | |
| 1990 | 872 | −11.5% | |
| 2000 | 836 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 810 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 847 | 4.6% | |
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The population of Matinecock has changed over the years. In 1930, there were 484 people. By 1980, the population grew to 985. In recent years, the population has been around 800 to 850 people.
In 2000, there were 836 people living in the village. Most residents were White. There were also people of African American and Asian backgrounds. Some residents identified with two or more races. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Matinecock were families. About 37% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had almost three people. The average family had more than three people. The median age in the village was 40 years old.
Education in Matinecock
Public Schools
The entire village of Matinecock is part of the Locust Valley Central School District. This means that all students living in Matinecock who go to public schools attend schools in the Locust Valley district.
Private Schools
The Portledge School, which is a private school, is located within Matinecock.
Library Services
Residents of Matinecock can use the Locust Valley Library. The village is included in the Locust Valley Library District.
See also
In Spanish: Matinecock para niños
