Old Brookville, New York facts for kids
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Old Brookville, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Old Brookville | |
Old Brookville Village Hall on August 29, 2021.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 Old Brookville, New York
Location in Long Island
Old Brookville, New York
Location in New York
Old Brookville, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | Oyster Bay |
| Incorporated | November 7, 1929 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.98 sq mi (10.32 km2) |
| • Land | 3.98 sq mi (10.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,020 |
| • Density | 507.28/sq mi (195.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
11545, 11548
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| Area code(s) | 516 |
| FIPS code | 36-54562 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0959256 |
Old Brookville is a quiet village located on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York. It is part of Nassau County and sits within the Town of Oyster Bay. In 2020, the village had a population of 2,020 people.
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Village History
Old Brookville officially became a village on November 7, 1929. This means it gained its own local government. The building where the village government meets, called the Village Hall, was opened in June 1963. The land for this building was kindly given by Alistair B. Martin.
Geography of Old Brookville
Old Brookville covers an area of about 4.0 square miles (10.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 423 | — | |
| 1940 | 356 | −15.8% | |
| 1950 | 644 | 80.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,126 | 74.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,785 | 58.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,574 | −11.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,823 | 15.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,167 | 18.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,134 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,020 | −5.3% | |
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The population of Old Brookville has changed over the years. In 1930, soon after it became a village, there were 423 residents. The number of people living in the village grew steadily through the mid-20th century. By 2000, the population reached its highest point with 2,167 people. In 2020, the population was 2,020.
Education in Old Brookville
Most students living in Old Brookville attend schools within the North Shore Central School District. However, some parts of the eastern side of the village are served by a different district, the Locust Valley Central School District. This means where you live in Old Brookville determines which public school district your family belongs to.
Notable People
Many interesting people have lived in Old Brookville. Here are a few:
- Rick DiPietro – A former goalie for the National Hockey League team, the New York Islanders.
- Jessica Foschi – A former competitive swimmer.
- Jose Reyes – A former Major League Baseball player, known for playing with the New York Mets.
- Garth Snow – A former goalie for the National Hockey League and a former General Manager for the New York Islanders.
- Chad Pennington – A former quarterback in the National Football League for teams like the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins.
- Jordan Belfort – An American entrepreneur, speaker, and author.
- Max Scherzer – A Major League Baseball pitcher, who has played for the New York Mets.
See also
In Spanish: Old Brookville para niños
