South Valley Stream, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Valley Stream, New York
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Saddle Rock Road in South Valley Stream on August 8, 2022.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 South Valley Stream, New York
Location in Long Island
South Valley Stream, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | Hempstead |
| Named for | Its location south of Valley Stream |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,386 |
| • Density | 7,340.23/sq mi (2,834.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-69892 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867419 |
South Valley Stream is a community in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which means it's a small community that is part of a larger town but doesn't have its own local government. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the government uses for counting people.
In 2020, about 6,386 people lived here. South Valley Stream is in the southern part of the Town of Hempstead. It includes two smaller areas called North Woodmere and Mill Brook.
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Where is South Valley Stream Located?
South Valley Stream is a small area of land. It covers about 0.9 square miles (2.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
What is the Economy Like?
A big shopping center called the Green Acres Mall is located right on the edge of South Valley Stream. This mall is a major place for shopping and jobs in the area.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 5,962 | — | |
| 2020 | 6,386 | 7.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 5,962 people living in South Valley Stream. These people lived in 1,969 homes, and 1,554 of those were families. The area had about 6,415 people per square mile.
The people living here come from many different backgrounds:
- About 51.9% were White.
- About 23.1% were African American.
- About 18.1% were Asian.
- About 9.8% were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (35.4%) had children under 19 living there. Most families (65.2%) were married couples. The average home had about 3 people.
The population includes people of all ages:
- About 26.2% were under 19 years old.
- About 15.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in South Valley Stream was 42.5 years. There were slightly more females (52%) than males (48%).
In 2010, the average income for a household was about $108,995. For families, the average income was about $118,750.
What About Education?
Students in South Valley Stream go to different schools depending on where they live.
- Children in the northern part of the community attend Valley Stream South High School and Forest Road Elementary School.
- Students in the southern part, south of Rosedale Road, go to George W. Hewlett High School, Woodmere Middle School, and Ogden Elementary School.
Who Are Some Famous People From South Valley Stream?
Many interesting people have connections to South Valley Stream:
- Lon Babby – He was the President of the Phoenix Suns basketball team.
- Jeffrey M. Friedman – A scientist who discovered a hormone called Leptin.
- Esther Jungreis – She founded an organization called Hineni.
- Larry Miller – A well-known comedian and actor.
- Gary Portnoy – A singer and songwriter, famous for performing the theme song for the TV show Cheers.
- Seth Rudetsky – A composer, musical director, and talk show host.
See also
In Spanish: South Valley Stream para niños
