Roosevelt, New York Explained

Official Name:Roosevelt, New York
Settlement Type:Hamlet and census-designated place
Mapsize:260px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:4.61
Area Land Km2:4.58
Area Water Km2:0.03
Area Total Sq Mi:1.78
Area Land Sq Mi:1.77
Area Water Sq Mi:0.01
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:18066
Population Density Km2:3940.24
Population Density Sq Mi:10206.78
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation M:12
Elevation Ft:39
Coordinates:40.6792°N -73.5856°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:11575
Area Code:516
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:36-63506
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0962860
Named For:Theodore Roosevelt
Subdivision Name3:Hempstead
Subdivision Type3:Town
Unit Pref:Imperial
Pushpin Map:USA New York Long Island#New York#USA
Pushpin Label:Roosevelt, New York
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of New York.
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Roosevelt (historically known as Greenwich and Rum Point) is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 18,066 at the 2020 census.[2]

History

The community is named for former President Theodore Roosevelt, but was also known as Greenwich and Rum Point for a time before that.[3] [4] While Roosevelt once had a predominantly-white population, white flight and real estate blockbusting became a major issue during the postwar housing boom in the 1950s and 1960s, when the community saw an influx of African-American residents.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.6sqkm, of which 4.6sqkm is land and 0.56% is water.

Demographics

2020 census

Roosevelt CDP, New York – Racial and ethnic composition
!Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)!Pop 2010[5] !Pop 2020[6] !% 2010!% 2020
White alone (NH)3263432.01%1.90%
Black or African American alone (NH)9,8738,51960.73%47.15%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)59320.36%0.18%
Asian alone (NH)851690.52%0.94%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)5110.03%0.06%
Some Other Race alone (NH)801730.49%0.96%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH)2824131.73%2.29%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5,5488,40634.12%46.53%
Total16,25818,066100.00%100.00%

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 16,258 people residing in the CDP.[7] The racial makeup of the CDP was 13.90% White, 63.11% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 17.02% from other races, and 4.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.12% of the population.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 15,854 people, 4,061 households, and 3,362 families residing in the CDP.[8] The population density was 3438.9/km2. There were 4,234 housing units at an average density of 918.4/km2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 3.97% White, 79.02% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 8.33% from other races, and 3.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.22% of the population.

There were 4,061 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 30.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.2% were non-families. 12.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.88 and the average family size was 3.98.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $56,715, and the median income for a family was $56,380. Males had a median income of $30,694 versus $29,566 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,950. About 10.8% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The majority of Roosevelt is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Roosevelt Union Free School District.[9] However, small portions of the hamlet's southwestern and southeastern corners are located within the boundaries of (and thus served by) the Baldwin Union Free School District and the Freeport Union Free School District, respectively. As such, children who reside within Roosevelt and attend public schools go to school in one of these three districts depending on where they live within the hamlet.[9]

Additionally, the portion of the Meadowbrook State Parkway within the hamlet is located within the Merrick UFSD, the North Merrick UFSD, and the Bellmore–Merrick Central High School District. However, no homes in the hamlet are located in these areas.[9]

Notable people

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. September 20, 2022.
  2. Web site: Roosevelt CDP, New York. United States Census Bureau. February 23, 2021.
  3. Book: Winsche, Richard. The History of Nassau County Community Place-Names. October 1, 1999. Empire State Books. 978-1557871541. Interlaken, New York.
  4. Web site: Roosevelt History / Welcome. 2021-08-27. Roosevelt UFSD. en.
  5. Web site: P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Roosevelt CDP, New York. United States Census Bureau.
  6. Web site: P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Roosevelt CDP, New York. United States Census Bureau.
  7. Web site: Roosevelt, NY Population - Census 2010 and 2000 Interactive Map, Demographics, Statistics, Quick Facts - CensusViewer. 2021-08-27. censusviewer.com.
  8. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  9. Web site: Long Island Index: Interactive Map. 2021-12-25. www.longislandindexmaps.org.
  10. Web site: Lincoln Dealership Near Roosevelt. 2021-12-25. www.empirelincolnofhuntington.com. en. It [Roosevelt] has more than 16,500 residents since 2010, the most notable of them are basketball player David Ancrum, actress Sandra Dee, and jazz drummer Roy Haynes..
  11. Web site: Gabriel Casseus Apple TV. 2021-12-25. tv.apple.com. en-US.
  12. Web site: Spears. Marc J.. 2019-01-17. Chuck D's bond with the New York Knicks. 2021-12-25. Andscape. en-US.
  13. Web site: NBA.com: Julius Erving Bio. NBA.com. 2009-07-11.
  14. Web site: Miff Mole. 2021-12-25. IMDb.
  15. Web site: Eddie Murphy, a BIG Star!. African American Registry. August 1, 2012.
  16. News: Martin. Douglas. 2002-12-10. Arvell Shaw, 79, Jazz Bassist; Played With Louis Armstrong. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-12-25. 0362-4331.
  17. News: Feitelberg . Rosemary . NASA Engineer and Girl in Space Club Founder Talks New Frontiers . November 20, 2022 . . June 23, 2022.