Salisbury, Nassau County, New York facts for kids
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Salisbury, New York
South Westbury
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A street in Salisbury on August 25, 2021.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 Salisbury, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County |  Nassau County, New York |
| Town | Hempstead |
| Named for | Reminiscence to Salisbury Plain, England |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.7 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Land | 1.7 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,093 |
| • Density | 7,110/sq mi (2,750/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Salisbury is a small community in Nassau County, New York, located on Long Island. It's known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized community, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Salisbury was once called South Westbury. In 2010, about 12,093 people lived here. Many homes in Salisbury are built in the "Levitt style," which are houses designed for quick construction. These homes are close to Eisenhower Park, a large park that was once called Salisbury Park.
The community is served by the Westbury Railroad Station, part of the Long Island Railroad. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from Salisbury. It also shares fire services with nearby Westbury and East Meadow.
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History of Salisbury
Salisbury got its name because it sits on a wide, flat area of land. This area is part of the larger Hempstead Plains. In the late 1800s, people thought this flat land looked a lot like the Salisbury Plain in England. That's where the famous Stonehenge is located!
Because of this similarity, the name Salisbury became official for the community in 1990. Before that, it was known as South Westbury, simply because it was located south of the town of Westbury.
Geography and Location
Salisbury is a fairly small place. It covers about 1.7 square miles (4.5 square kilometers) of land. Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
The community is located at an elevation of about 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. This means it's not very high up, which fits with its flat landscape.
Population and People
In 2000, there were 12,341 people living in Salisbury. The community had about 4,015 households, with many of them being families.
The average household in Salisbury had about 3 people living in it. The average family had slightly more, around 3.35 people. Many households (about 37.2%) had children under the age of 18.
The median age of people in Salisbury was 39 years old. This means half the population was younger than 39, and half was older.
Education in Salisbury
Most of Salisbury is part of the East Meadow Union Free School District. This means that children living in Salisbury who attend public schools go to schools within the East Meadow district.
However, a small part of Salisbury is zoned for businesses and is within the Uniondale Union Free School District.
See also
In Spanish: Salisbury (condado de Nassau) para niños
