Upper Brookville, New York facts for kids
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Upper Brookville, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Upper Brookville | |
An Upper Brookville welcome sign in 2021
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 Upper Brookville, New York
Location in Long Island
Upper Brookville, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | Oyster Bay |
| Incorporated | 1932 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.30 sq mi (11.13 km2) |
| • Land | 4.30 sq mi (11.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
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| • Total | 1,786 |
| • Density | 415.45/sq mi (160.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
11545, 11732, 11771
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| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-76331 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0968262 |
Upper Brookville is a small community called a village in New York. It is located on the North Shore of Long Island, within Nassau County. The village is part of the larger Town of Oyster Bay. In 2020, about 1,786 people lived there.
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Village History
Upper Brookville gets its name from a small stream, or "brook," that used to flow along its main road, Wolver Hollow. Even though the village is actually lower in elevation than some nearby areas, it was named "Upper Brookville."
This happened because a resident named Hope Goddard Iselin didn't like the idea of living in a place called "Lower Brookville." She famously said, "I refuse to live in lower anything." So, the name Upper Brookville was chosen instead. The village officially became a village in 1932.
Geography of Upper Brookville
Upper Brookville is located on Long Island. The village covers a total area of about 4.3 square miles (11.13 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village borders.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 456 | — | |
| 1950 | 469 | 2.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,045 | 122.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,182 | 13.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,245 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,453 | 16.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,801 | 24.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,698 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,786 | 5.2% | |
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According to the 2000 census, there were 1,801 people living in Upper Brookville. The population density was about 418 people per square mile. Most residents were White, but the village also had people of African American, Asian, Native American, and other backgrounds. About 5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people living in Upper Brookville in 2000 was 40 years old. Many households had children under 18 living with them.
Famous People from Upper Brookville
Many interesting people have lived in Upper Brookville, including:
- Henry F. Atherton - A well-known businessman from the 20th century.
- Francisco Rodríguez - A professional baseball player.
- Julius Erving - A famous basketball player, known as "Dr. J." He was a superstar for the New York Nets and won an NBA championship with the Philadelphia 76ers. He is in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Pia Zadora - An American singer and actress.
- Edna Woolman Chase - The first woman to be the editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine. She wrote about her home in Upper Brookville in her book, Always in Vogue.
- Hope Goddard Iselin - An American sportswoman. She was the first woman to be part of the crew in an America's Cup Race.
- Governor Nathan L. Miller - A former governor of New York.
- Dave Gilbert - A video game designer.
See also
In Spanish: Upper Brookville para niños
