North Massapequa, New York facts for kids
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North Massapequa, New York
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North Mass
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 North Massapequa, New York
Location in Long Island
North Massapequa, New York
Location in New York
North Massapequa, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County |  Nassau County, New York |
| Town | Oyster Bay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.00 sq mi (7.77 km2) |
| • Land | 2.99 sq mi (7.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,829 |
| • Density | 5,954.91/sq mi (2,299.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11758
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| Area code(s) | 516 |
| FIPS code | 36-53253 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958849 |
North Massapequa is a community in New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a small town-like area that doesn't have its own local government.
North Massapequa is located on Long Island in Nassau County. It is part of the larger Town of Oyster Bay. Many people think of it as part of the "Greater Massapequa area." In 2020, about 17,829 people lived there.
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Where is North Massapequa?
North Massapequa covers an area of about 3 square miles (7.77 square kilometers). This entire area is land. It is a pretty flat area, with an average elevation of about 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level.
Who Lives in North Massapequa?
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In 2020, the population of North Massapequa was 17,829 people. This community is known for having many residents with Italian ancestry. Almost half of the people living here have Italian roots.
The community is made up of many families. In 2000, about 36.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about three people.
Education in North Massapequa
Students in North Massapequa attend public schools in one of three different school districts. These are the Farmingdale Union Free School District, the Massapequa Union Free School District, and the Plainedge Union Free School District. Which school a child goes to depends on where they live in North Massapequa.
Famous People from North Massapequa
Many interesting people have lived or grown up in North Massapequa. Here are a few:
- Manjul Bhargava: A very smart mathematician who studied at the local high school.
- Steve Guttenberg: An actor who grew up here and went to Plainedge High School. He was in movies like Police Academy.
- Joe Pantorno: A sports editor for the amNewYork newspaper.
- Joseph Saladino: A politician who served in the New York State Assembly.
- Marilyn Singer: An author who writes books for children.
See also
In Spanish: North Massapequa para niños
