Woodmere, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woodmere, New York
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The Long Island Rail Road station in Woodmere.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 Woodmere, New York
Location in Long Island
Woodmere, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County |  Nassau County, New York |
| Town | Hempstead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km2) |
| • Land | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 18,669 |
| • Density | 7,233/sq mi (2,793/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
11598
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| Area code(s) | 516 |
| FIPS code | 36-82942 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0971684 |
Woodmere is a small community in New York. It is located in Nassau County, within the Town of Hempstead. In 2020, about 18,669 people lived there.
Woodmere is part of a group of communities called the "Five Towns" on Long Island. This group includes Woodmere, Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Inwood, and the Hewlett area. The Hewlett area has several small villages and one hamlet.
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Woodmere's History
Woodmere has tried to become an official village twice. The first time was in 1910. These plans did not work out. Woodmere is still a hamlet, which means it is governed by the Town of Hempstead. Another attempt to become a village happened in 1978, but it was also unsuccessful.
Geography and Climate
Woodmere covers about 2.7 square miles (7.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.6 square miles (6.6 square kilometers). A smaller part, 0.1 square mile (0.4 square kilometers), is water.
Weather in Woodmere
Woodmere has cold, wet winters. Summers are warm and a bit dry. In July, the average high temperature is 83 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius). In January, the average high is 39 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius). The lowest average temperature in January is 24 degrees Fahrenheit (-4 degrees Celsius). In July, the lowest average is 67 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celsius).
The hottest temperature ever recorded was 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) in July 1966. The coldest was -12 degrees Fahrenheit (-24 degrees Celsius) in 1985 and 1994.
May is usually the rainiest month. August is the driest. Woodmere can have dry periods from late July to mid-September. The area gets about 22 inches (56 centimeters) of snow each winter. Strong thunderstorms can happen, and flooding is possible in early fall and late spring. Tornadoes have hit Woodmere three times: in 1985, 1998, and 2021.
Woodmere has also been affected by major storms. These include Hurricane Gloria in 1985, Tropical Storm Irene in 2011, and Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
People Living in Woodmere
In 2010, there were 17,121 people living in Woodmere. The population density was about 6,700 people per square mile. About 86% of households were families.
Most residents, 84%, were White. About 5% were Black, and 2% were Asian. About 7% of the population was Hispanic.
Many Modern Orthodox Jewish families have moved to Woodmere. They have built several synagogues in Woodmere and other Five Towns communities.
There were 5,349 households in total. About 38.8% of these had children under 18 living there. Most households, 76.5%, were married couples. The average household had 3.01 people, and the average family had 3.32 people.
The median age in Woodmere was 41 years. About 28% of the population was under 18. About 17.3% were 65 or older.
The median income for a household was $93,212. For families, it was $119,402. About 3.5% of families and 4.3% of all people lived below the poverty line.
Learning in Woodmere
Part of Woodmere is in the Hewlett-Woodmere School District (District 14). The rest is served by the Lawrence Public Schools (District 15).
The Hebrew Academy of Long Beach (HALB) Elementary School is a Jewish day school. It moved to Woodmere in 2017. Their high school for boys, called the Davis Renov Stahler Yeshiva High School for Boys (DRS), is also in Woodmere.
Lawrence Woodmere Academy is a private school. It teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Getting Around Woodmere
The Woodmere station offers train service. This is part of the Long Island Rail Road on the Far Rockaway Branch. There are also two bus routes that go through Woodmere. These are the n31 and the n32 Nassau Inter-County Express buses.
Woodmere Fire Department
The Woodmere Volunteer Fire Department serves the community. They provide fire, rescue, and advanced medical help. The department has about 75 volunteer members.
Famous People from Woodmere
Many notable people have lived in Woodmere. Here are a few:
- David A. Adler (born 1947), author of the Cam Jansen book series.
- Donatella Arpaia (born 1971), a chef and TV personality on The Food Network.
- Peter Diamond (born 1940), won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 2010.
- Perry Farrell (born 1959), singer for Jane's Addiction and creator of Lollapalooza.
- Donna Karan (born 1948), a famous fashion designer.
- Stan Lee (1922-2018), a well-known comic book writer and creator.
- Harvey Milk (1930–1978), a politician who worked for LGBTQ+ rights.
- Jacob Steinmetz (born 2003), the first Orthodox Jewish player drafted in Major League Baseball.
- Alan Zweibel (born 1950), a producer and writer.
Images for kids
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The Long Island Rail Road station in Woodmere.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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U.S. Census map of Woodmere.
See also
In Spanish: Woodmere (Nueva York) para niños
