Uniondale, New York
Uniondale is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP), as well as a suburb in Nassau County, New York, United States, on Long Island, in the Town of Hempstead. The population was 24,759 at the 2010 United States Census. Uniondale is home to Hofstra University's north campus.
Uniondale, New York | |
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Hamlet and census-designated place | |
 Looking east over Uniondale, as seen from one of the towers at Hofstra University. | |
 Location in Nassau County and the state of New York. | |
  Uniondale, New York Location within the state of New York | |
| Coordinates: 40°42′11″N 73°35′28″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| • Land | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 24,759 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 11500-11599 |
| Area code(s) | 516 |
| FIPS code | 36-76089 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0968229 |
Geography
Uniondale is located at 40°42′11″N 73°35′28″W (40.703097, −73.591070).[1]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2).[1][2]
Demographics
2000 Census
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 23,011 people, 6,026 households, and 4,826 families living in the CDP. The population density was 8,676.5 per square mile (3,352.7/km2). There were 6,201 housing units at an average density of 2,338.1/sq mi (903.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 26.97% White, 55.53% Black, 0.35% Native American, 2.10% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 9.95% from other races, and 5.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.86% of the population.
Of the 6,026 households 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 20.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. Of all households 16.0% were one person and 8.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.66 and the average family size was 3.95.[3]
The age distribution was 26.5% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.[3]
The median household income was $61,410 and the median family income was $67,264. Males had a median income of $32,417 versus $31,169 for females. The per capita income was $19,069. About 6.0% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.[3]
Economy
Lufthansa United States has its headquarters in Uniondale; it moved there from East Meadow in 2019.[4]
At one time, Swiss International Air Lines operated its United States office at 776 RexCorp Plaza in the EAB Plaza in Uniondale. The airline moved from 41 Pinelawn Road in Melville, Suffolk County, around 2002.[5][6]
Sports
Uniondale was the home of the NHL's New York Islanders,[7] who played at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum from 1972 until 2015. The 2014–15 NHL season was their final year at the Coliseum before the team moved to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City.
Notable people
- Richard Blais, chef, reality show contestant, restaurateur and author.
- Gary Dell'Abate, also known as Baba Booey, is longtime producer of The Howard Stern Show. He grew up in Uniondale.
- Edward Goljan, pathologist, professor, and USMLE/COMLEX Board Review Teacher, grew up in Uniondale.
- Sheryl Lee Ralph, Broadway and film actor and singer.
- John Moschitta, Jr., an American spokesperson and singer best known for his rapid speech delivery; appeared in over 100 commercials as "The Micro Machines Man", as well as in ads for FedEx.
- Aljamain Sterling, an American Mixed Martial Arts fighter (UFC); born and raised in Uniondale.
- Busta Rhymes, rapper, graduated from Uniondale High School
References
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Uniondale CDP, New York". www.census.gov. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- Madore, James T. (March 5, 2019). "Lufthansa moves Americas headquarters, seeks tax breaks". Newsday. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- "Contact Us SWISS USA." Swiss International Air Lines. Retrieved on January 20, 2009.
- Anastasi, Nick. "SwissAir USA HQ heads to market.(Swiss International Airlines moves to Uniondale)." Long Island Business News. June 7, 2002. Retrieved on January 25, 2009.
- "Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum (faq page)". Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
