Muttontown, New York facts for kids
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Muttontown, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Muttontown | |
The Muttontown Village Hall Complex in 2021.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 Muttontown, New York
Location in Long Island
Muttontown, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | Oyster Bay |
| Incorporated | 1931 |
| Named for | The area's historic use as a mutton (sheep) pasture |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.06 sq mi (15.69 km2) |
| • Land | 6.06 sq mi (15.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,512 |
| • Density | 579.82/sq mi (223.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Codes |
11545, 11732, 11753, 11771, 11791
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| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-49330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958224 |
Muttontown is a small village located on Long Island in New York, United States. It is part of the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. In 2020, about 3,512 people lived there. The village gets its name from its history as a place where sheep were raised.
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History of Muttontown
The land where Muttontown is now was first home to the Matinecock Native Americans. European settlers started arriving in the 1600s. During colonial times, the area was used to raise sheep for their wool and meat. This is why it was called "Muttontown," as "mutton" refers to sheep meat.
Muttontown officially became a village in 1931. A famous person, Zog of Albania, who was once a king, bought the local Knollwood Estate in 1951. He later sold it in 1955. Another important landmark, the Benjamin Moore Estate, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This means it is a special place recognized for its history.
Geography of Muttontown
Muttontown covers an area of about 6.1 square miles (15.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The village is located on Long Island, which is a long island in New York State. Between 2000 and 2010, Muttontown's borders changed a little, and some land became part of nearby Syosset.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 335 | — | |
| 1950 | 382 | 14.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,265 | 231.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,081 | 64.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,725 | 30.9% | |
| 1990 | 3,024 | 11.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,412 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,497 | 2.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,512 | 0.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,412 people living in Muttontown. Most households were married couples living together. Many families had children under 18. The average age of people in the village was 40 years old.
Muttontown is known for being a wealthy area. In 2009, BusinessWeek magazine even called it one of the richest towns in America.
Education in Muttontown
Students living in Muttontown attend public schools in one of four different school districts. These districts are:
- Jericho Union Free School District
- Locust Valley Central School District
- Oyster Bay–East Norwich Central School District
- Syosset Central School District
The school district a student attends depends on where they live within the village.
Famous People from Muttontown
Some well-known people have lived in Muttontown, including:
- Alicia Keys, a famous singer and songwriter
- Al Trautwig, a sports commentator
- Cliff Josephy, a professional poker player
- Lester L. Wolff, a former member of the United States House of Representatives
- Chad Pennington, a football quarterback
- Jose Reyes, a baseball infielder who played for the New York Mets
See also
In Spanish: Muttontown para niños
