Port Washington North is a village in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Port Washington area, which is anchored by Port Washington. The population was 3,160 at the time of the 2020 census.
The area now consisting of the Port Washington North was initially settled by European colonists in 1644, after they purchased land from the people of the Matinecock Nation.[2][3]
Port Washington North incorporated in 1932 after residents of the area unanimously voted in favor of incorporating on July 6 of that year.[2] Its first Mayor, John Cocks, led the movement to incorporate; he was elected on August 2, 1932.[2]
In 1931, one year prior to the incorporation of Port Washington North as a village, the adjacent village, Manorhaven, unsuccessfully attempted to annex the area.[2] Manorhaven's annexation bid was unsuccessful due to how the residents in what would ultimately become Port Washington North preferred to incorporate as a separate village.[2]
In 1953, an uninhabited area occupied by a sand mine, located along Cow Neck Road, was annexed by the village.[4]
By the late 1950s, the Colonial Sand and Gravel Company began selling tracts of their land to developers. In 1959, approval was given by the village for developers to begin constructing the first section of Port Washington North's Soundview Village subdivision.[4]
In 1982, the Village of Port Washington North celebrated its 50th anniversary.[4]
Etymology
The name of the village reflects its geographic location in the northern part of the Greater Port Washington area.[2] Furthermore, the village's name reflects its location north of downtown Port Washington.
Geography
U.S. Census map of Port Washington North
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), of which 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), or 4.00%, is water.[5]
Additionally, Port Washington North is located on the northern half of the Cow Neck Peninsula.[6]
Port Washington North has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa), bordering on a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa). Average monthly temperatures in the village range from 31.8 °F in January to 75.3 °F in July.[14]
Port Washington North is a bedroom community of the City of New York.[16] As such, a significant number of Flower Hill residents commute to/from New York for work.[16] From a land use perspective, the village consists of a relatively-balanced mix of residential, business, waterfront, and industrial districts.[17]
Grumman Studios has a studio space in the industrial section of the village.[18][19][20] Additionally, Publishers Clearing House was headquartered within the village until it moved to Jericho in the 2010s; the property was redeveloped into the Grumman Studios facility.[20]
Furthermore, the entire village is located within the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District's boundaries.[21]
Land use and zoning
The housing stock in the village is diverse, with a mixture of single-family, multifamily, and townhome-type housing.[17] The majority of the housing stock is single-family residential. Two garden apartment complexes are located in the Soundview Village section of the village. One townhome-type development is located adjacent to the Stop & Shop Plaza, while another – the gated Mill Pond Acres development – is located towards the east end of the village, and is zoned for residents aged 55 and over.[16][17]
The industrial areas – officially designated as "Economic Development" and "Maritime Business" districts, consist of light manufacturing, offices, warehouses, and studios.[16][17] The waterfront district, meanwhile, consists of the Bay Walk Park and boat launch & docking areas.[16][17]
The business district consists of several commercial businesses.[16][17] Furthermore, two large shopping centers – the Soundview Marketplace and Stop & Shop Plaza – are located within this district.[16][17][22][23]
As of the 2020 census, there were 3,160 people residing in the village and 1,476 households. The population density was 6,502.9 inhabitants per square mile (2,510.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 78.5% White, 0.9% African American, 0.04% Native American, 9.3% Asian, and 5.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.4% of the population.
72% of households were married couples living together, 3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22% were non-families. The average family size was 2.88.
The median income for a household in the village was $137,679. The per capita income for the village was $79,557. About 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.[25]
2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 3,154 people residing in the village.[26][27] The racial makeup of the village was 86.43% White, 1.62% African American, 8.34% Asian, 2.12% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.34% of the population.
Census 2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,700 people, 1,063 households, and 767 families residing in the village.[26] The population density was 5,624.8 inhabitants per square mile (2,171.7/km2). There were 1,071 housing units at an average density of 2,231.2 per square mile (861.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 86.78% White, 1.15% African American, 0.04% Native American, 9.15% Asian, 1.00% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.30% of the population.
There were 1,063 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $89,287, and the median income for a family was $100,730. Males had a median income of $75,427 versus $52,315 for females. The per capita income for the village was $46,378. About 4.1% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Village government
The entrance to Port Washington North's village office on August 13, 2022.
As of July 2024, the Mayor of Port Washington North is Robert Weitzner and the Village Trustees are Steven Cohen, Matthew Kepke, Michael Malatino, and Andrea Scheff.[28]
Representation in higher government
Town representation
Port Washington North is located in the Town of North Hempstead's 6th council district, which as of July 2024 is represented on the North Hempstead Town Council by Mariann Dalimonte (D–Port Washington).[29]
Nassau County representation
Port Washington North is located in Nassau County's 11th Legislative district, which as of July 2024 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Delia DiRiggi-Whitton (D–Glen Cove).[16][30]
In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Port Washington North voters voted for Kamala D. Harris (D).[35][36][37]
Parks and recreation
Bay Walk Park on August 16, 2022.Mill Pond Park on September 1, 2022.
The Village of Port Washington North owns and maintains a park along Manhasset Bay, known as Bay Walk Park.[38] This village-operated park, which was constructed & opened in phases, also contains the village's Nautical Art Museum.[38]
Additionally, the Town of North Hempstead's Mill Pond Park is located within the village.[39] This town-operated park, which contains Mill Pond, is located at the south end of the village and connects to Bay Walk Park.[16]
Education
School district
The Village of Port Washington North is located entirely within the boundaries of the Port Washington Union Free School District.[16][40] As such, all children who reside within Port Washington North and attend public schools go to Port Washington's schools.[16][40]
Library district
Port Washington North is located within the boundaries of the Port Washington Library District.[16]
Port Washington North is located within the boundaries of the Port Washington Water District, which provides the entirety of Port Washington North with water.[16]
Although no hospitals are located within Port Washington North, a GoHealth urgent care center is located within the village, at the Stop & Shop Plaza; this facility is operated by Northwell Health.[50][51]
Fire
The Village of Port Washington North, in its entirety, is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Port Washington Fire District.[16][52]
