North Wantagh, New York facts for kids
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North Wantagh, New York
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 North Wantagh, New York
Location in Long Island
North Wantagh, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | Hempstead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2) |
| • Land | 1.90 sq mi (4.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,931 |
| • Density | 6,269.57/sq mi (2,420.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11783, 11793
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| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-53792 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958941 |
| Website | http://www.wantagh.li |
North Wantagh is a small community located in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York. It's known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). A hamlet is a community that doesn't have its own local government, and a CDP is an area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 11,931 people lived here.
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Geography of North Wantagh
North Wantagh covers an area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
It's interesting to know that North Wantagh doesn't have its own post office. This means that homes and businesses in North Wantagh use mailing addresses from nearby towns like "Wantagh, NY 11793" or "Seaford, NY 11783." This can sometimes make it a bit confusing to know exactly where North Wantagh's borders are. Even though it uses these addresses, some parts of North Wantagh are often just called "Wantagh" or "Seaford" by people living there. Also, students in North Wantagh attend schools in the Levittown Union Free School District.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 12,156 | — | |
| 2010 | 11,960 | −1.6% | |
| 2020 | 11,931 | −0.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the population of North Wantagh was 11,931 people. The community has seen a slight decrease in population over the past few decades. For example, in 2000, there were 12,156 people, and in 2010, there were 11,960.
The average age of people living in North Wantagh in 2000 was 40 years old. About 23.6% of the population was under 18 years old, which means there are many young people and families in the area.
Education in North Wantagh
Students in North Wantagh attend schools that are part of the Levittown Union Free School District.
Elementary Schools (Grades K-5)
- [East Broadway Elementary School]
- [Lee Road Elementary School]
- [Gardiners Avenue Elementary School]
Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)
- [Jonas E. Salk Middle School]
High School (Grades 9-12)
- General Douglas MacArthur High School
Getting Around North Wantagh
Public transportation in North Wantagh is available through the Nassau Inter-County Express bus lines, specifically the n54 and n55 routes. If you need to travel by train, the closest station is the Wantagh station on the Long Island Rail Road's Babylon Branch.
Several major roads and parkways pass through or near North Wantagh. These include the Southern State Parkway, Wantagh Parkway, and the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway. The main street for shops and businesses in the area is Wantagh Avenue.
See also
In Spanish: North Wantagh para niños
