Woodbury, Nassau County, New York facts for kids
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Woodbury, Nassau County, New York
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The intersection of Chauncey Place and Woodbury Farms Drive in Woodbury
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 Woodbury, Nassau County, New York
Location in Long Island
Woodbury, Nassau County, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County |  Nassau County, New York |
| Town | Oyster Bay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.0 sq mi (13 km2) |
| • Land | 5.0 sq mi (13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,335 |
| • Density | 1,867/sq mi (721/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Woodbury is a community located on Long Island in New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). A hamlet is a small settlement, and a CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially incorporated as one.
Woodbury is part of the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. In 2020, about 9,335 people lived there.
This community is surrounded by other towns. To the north, you'll find Laurel Hollow. To the south is Plainview. Syosset is to the west. To the east are Cold Spring Harbor, West Hills, and South Huntington. Woodbury is about 35 miles (57 km) east of Midtown Manhattan in New York City.
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Geography of Woodbury
Woodbury covers an area of about 5.0 square miles (13 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water. The local Post Office uses the ZIP code 11797 for Woodbury.
Who Lives in Woodbury?
Based on the 2000 census, there were about 9,010 people living in Woodbury. Most residents were White, with smaller populations of Asian and African American people. A small percentage of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Woodbury were married couples living together. About 39% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.82 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 24.7% of residents were under 18 years old. The median age was 44 years, meaning half the people were younger and half were older than 44.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Woodbury was about $122,643. For families, the average income was higher, around $139,409.
Education in Woodbury
Students living in Woodbury attend schools within the Syosset Central School District. This district provides public education for children in the area.
Famous People from Woodbury
Many interesting people have lived in Woodbury, including:
- Ed Newman (born 1951) – A professional football player who was an All-Pro in the National Football League.
- Tracy Pollan – A well-known actress.
- Ogden Mills (1856–1929) – A successful American financier and owner of racehorses.
- Joshua Lafazan – A politician.
- Ogden Livingston Mills (1884–1937) – An American lawyer, businessman, and politician. He served as the United States Secretary of the Treasury under President Herbert Hoover.
- Jon Lovett (born 1982) – An American screenwriter, speechwriter, and podcaster. He wrote speeches and jokes for President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
See also
In Spanish: Woodbury (condado de Nassau) para niños
