North Lindenhurst, New York facts for kids
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North Lindenhurst, New York
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 North Lindenhurst, New York
Location in Long Island
North Lindenhurst, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Babylon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.93 sq mi (5.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.93 sq mi (5.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,000 |
| • Density | 6,214.40/sq mi (2,400.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11757
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| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-53198 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958843 |
North Lindenhurst is a community located on Long Island in New York, United States. It's known as a hamlet and a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area recognized for collecting population data. North Lindenhurst is part of the larger Town of Babylon in Suffolk County. It's also considered part of the "Greater Lindenhurst" area, which includes the nearby Village of Lindenhurst. In 2020, about 12,000 people lived here.
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Geography and Location
North Lindenhurst covers an area of about 1.9 square miles (5.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Neighboring Communities
North Lindenhurst shares its borders with several other communities:
- To the west, you'll find North Amityville.
- To the northwest, it borders East Farmingdale.
- To the northeast, it's next to West Babylon.
- To the south, it borders the Village of Lindenhurst.
Most of North Lindenhurst uses the same post office and school district as Lindenhurst.
People Living in North Lindenhurst
The number of people living in North Lindenhurst has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 11,652 | — | |
| 2020 | 12,000 | 3.0% | |
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In 2010, there were 11,652 people living in North Lindenhurst. By 2020, the population had grown to 12,000 people.
Homes and Households
In 2010, there were 3,787 households in North Lindenhurst. A household means all the people living together in one home. On average, about 3 people lived in each household. Most homes (about 76%) were owned by the people living in them.
Diversity of Residents
North Lindenhurst is a diverse community. In 2010, the population included people from many different backgrounds:
- About 81.5% were White.
- About 5.1% were African American.
- About 3.1% were Asian.
- About 7.1% were from other races.
- About 2.8% were from two or more races.
- About 19.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many people in North Lindenhurst have lived in the same home for a long time. Also, about one-fifth of the population was born outside the United States, and many residents speak a language other than English at home.
Education and Work
Most adults in North Lindenhurst have graduated from high school. Many also have a college degree. For those who work, the average time it takes to get to work is about 25.8 minutes. The average income for a household in North Lindenhurst was around $74,510.
Education in North Lindenhurst
Most students in North Lindenhurst attend schools within the Lindenhurst Union Free School District. However, some smaller parts of the area are served by other school districts. These include the Copiague Union Free School District and the Farmingdale Union Free School District.
Local Schools
The main public elementary school in North Lindenhurst is William Rall School. It serves most of the younger students in the hamlet. However, depending on where they live, some elementary students might go to Albany Avenue School or Daniel Street School.
Getting Around: Transportation
Two important roads pass through or near North Lindenhurst:
- New York State Route 27, also known as Sunrise Highway, goes through the community.
- New York State Route 109 forms the northern border of North Lindenhurst.
