Roosevelt, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Roosevelt, New York
Hamlet and census-designated place
The Roosevelt Post Office on May 31, 2022.
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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Country	United States
State	New York
County	Nassau County, New York
Town	Hempstead
Named for	Theodore Roosevelt
Area
• Total	1.78 sq mi (4.61 km2)
• Land	1.77 sq mi (4.58 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	18,066
• Density	10,206.78/sq mi (3,940.24/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	11575
Area code(s)	516
FIPS code	36-63506
GNIS feature ID	0962860

Aerial view of Roosevelt, 1931

Roosevelt is a community in New York. It is located on the South Shore of Long Island. Roosevelt is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a named area, but it is not officially a city or town. It is part of the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. In 2020, about 18,066 people lived there.

Roosevelt's History

This community is named after former President Theodore Roosevelt. However, it was once known by other names like Greenwich and Rum Point. After World War II, in the 1950s and 1960s, many new homes were built. During this time, more African-American families moved to Roosevelt. This led to changes in the community's population.

Where is Roosevelt Located?

U.S. Census map of Roosevelt.

Roosevelt covers a total area of about 4.6 square kilometers (1.78 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.56%, is water.

Roosevelt's Population

Who Lives in Roosevelt?

The population of Roosevelt has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 16,258 people. By 2020, the population increased to 18,066 people.

Population Details from 2020

The 2020 census showed the different groups of people living in Roosevelt.

• About 1.90% of people were White (not Hispanic).
• About 47.15% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
• About 0.18% were Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic).
• About 0.94% were Asian (not Hispanic).
• About 0.06% were Pacific Islander (not Hispanic).
• About 0.96% were from other races (not Hispanic).
• About 2.29% were of mixed race (not Hispanic).
• About 46.53% of the population was Hispanic or Latino (who can be of any race).

Schools in Roosevelt

Roosevelt High School on May 31, 2022.

Most of Roosevelt is served by the Roosevelt Union Free School District. This means children living in these areas go to schools within this district. However, some small parts of Roosevelt are in other school districts. These include the Baldwin Union Free School District and the Freeport Union Free School District. So, where a child lives in Roosevelt determines which public school district they attend.

Famous People from Roosevelt

Many talented people have come from Roosevelt. Here are a few:

• David Ancrum (born 1958), a basketball player.
• Gabriel Casseus, an actor and screenwriter.
• Chuck D and Flavor Flav, famous hip hop artists.
• Sandra Dee, an actress.
• Julius "Dr. J" Erving, a legendary professional basketball player.
• Roy Haynes, a jazz drummer.
• John Mackey, a member of the National Football League Hall of Fame.
• Miff Mole, a trombonist.
• Charlie Murphy, a comedian and actor.
• Eddie Murphy, a well-known comedian and actor.
• Arvell Shaw, a jazz bassist.
• Howard Stern, a radio personality.
• Sabrina N. Thompson, an aerospace engineer.
• Steve White, an actor.
• Mo Heart, a drag queen and activist.

See also

In Spanish: Roosevelt (Nueva York) para niños