Sea Cliff, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sea Cliff, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Sea Cliff | |
The Sea Cliff Village Hall, Library, and Museum Complex in 2015
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| Motto(s):
1 Square Mile, 16 Parks
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Location of Sea Cliff in Nassau County, New York (right) and of Nassau County in New York state (left)
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 Sea Cliff, New York
Location in Long Island
Sea Cliff, New York
Location in New York
Sea Cliff, 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 |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.85 sq mi (2.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,062 |
| • Density | 4,539.91/sq mi (1,753.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11579
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| Area code(s) | 516 |
| FIPS code | 36-66047 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0964716 |
Sea Cliff is a small village found in Nassau County, New York. It is located on Long Island, within the larger Town of Oyster Bay. In 2020, about 5,062 people lived there. Sea Cliff is also considered part of the City of Glen Cove area.
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Exploring Sea Cliff's Location
Sea Cliff is located on Long Island in New York. It is a small village with a total area of about 2.0 square miles (5.08 square kilometers). A good portion of this area, about 0.9 square miles (2.19 square kilometers), is water. This means nearly half of the village's total area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Sea Cliff?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Sea Cliff has changed over many years. Here is how the population has grown and changed:
- 1880: 554 people
- 1900: 1,558 people
- 1910: 1,694 people
- 1920: 2,108 people
- 1930: 3,456 people
- 1950: 4,868 people
- 1960: 5,669 people
- 1970: 5,890 people
- 1980: 5,364 people
- 1990: 5,054 people
- 2000: 5,066 people
- 2010: 4,995 people
- 2020: 5,062 people
What is the Population Like Today?
Based on the 2010 census, most people living in Sea Cliff were White (92.8%). About 6.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. The village is a mix of different backgrounds, making it a diverse place to live.
Learning in Sea Cliff
Students in Sea Cliff attend schools that are part of the North Shore School District. This district provides education for children living in the village.
Famous Buildings and Places
Sea Cliff is known for its many beautiful historic buildings. Most of these are Victorian style houses. Many were built as summer homes when Sea Cliff was a popular resort town in the late 1800s. These buildings are considered one of the best collections of Victorian-era architecture in Nassau County.
Several of these important buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical value. Some examples include:
- Central Hall
- Christ Building
- Crowell House
- House at 9 Locust Place
- House at 18 Seventeenth Avenue
- House at 19 Locust Place
- House at 58 Eighteenth Avenue
- House at 65 Twentieth Avenue
- House at 103 Roslyn Avenue
- House at 112 Sea Cliff Avenue
- House at 115 Central Avenue
- House at 137 Prospect Avenue
- House at 173 Sixteenth Avenue
- House at 176 Prospect Avenue
- House at 195 Prospect Avenue
- House at 199 Prospect Avenue
- House at 207 Carpenter Avenue
- House at 240 Sea Cliff Avenue
- House at 285 Sea Cliff Avenue
- House at 332 Franklin Avenue
- House at 362 Sea Cliff Avenue
- House at 378 Glen Avenue
- Sea Cliff Firehouse
- Sea Cliff Village Hall, Library, and Museum Complex
- St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church
- Stephen Harding House
Famous People from Sea Cliff
Many interesting and well-known people have lived in Sea Cliff. Here are a few:
- LaMarcus Adna Thompson – An inventor and businessman.
- Alfred Lansing – The author of the famous book Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage.
- Robert Olen Butler – A talented writer.
- Dan Fagin – Another notable writer.
- Natalie Portman – A very famous actress.
- Kate McKinnon – A popular comedian.
- John Rzeznik – The lead singer of the rock band Goo Goo Dolls.
- Michael McKean – An actor, comedian, writer, and musician.
- Arnold Levin – A cartoonist.
- Robert Ehrlich – A businessman.
- Rose Elizabeth Bird – The first female Chief Justice of California.
- Amanda Sobhy – A professional squash player.
- Nini Camps – The lead singer of the rock band Antigone Rising.
- Mac Ayres – A singer and songwriter.
- Kristen Henderson – The drummer of the rock band Antigone Rising.
- Linda Yaccarino - The CEO of X Corp. and Twitter.
See also
In Spanish: Sea Cliff para niños
